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citytiger OP t1_j0ixxx5 wrote

Reply to comment by Ineludible_Ruin in Claudine Gay: Harvard University picks first black president by citytiger

I do not disagree with you but you don't think the historic nature of the being the first should be mentioned at all?

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Queen_General_617 t1_j0xl24f wrote

So I'm assuming you’re white? Why is it that white folks always weaponize MLK’s “I Had A Dream” speech? Have you heard any other speeches by him? Or are you using solely those specific words to ignore the blatant issues that minorities face? Did you know that he also recanted his speech because of white moderates like yourself? Please educate yourself on MLK and Black History before you use his words. Then, and only then, will you understand why we are still in a state where it is necessary to point out the fact that she is black. Especially considering how racist and discriminatory PWIs in America have historically (and recently) been to Black Americans.

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