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Jackie Robinson, as an athlete and as someone who was trying to ma

Jackie Robinson, as an athlete and as someone who was trying to make a stand for equality, he was exemplary. – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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I would suggest that teachers show their students concrete examples of the negative effects of the actions that gangsta rappers glorify. – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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In a typical history book, black Americans are mentioned in the context of slavery or civil rights. Theres so much more to the story. – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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History
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I did a book in 1996, an overview of black history. In that process I became more aware of a lot of the black inventors of the 19th century. – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back in the same box. – Italian Proverb

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His lordship may compel us to be equal upstairs, but there will never be equality in the servants hall. – James M. Barrie

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We are also further than ever from equality of opportunity. – Ferdinand Mount

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For 25 years, it has been my privilege to represent the city of San Francisco and the great state of California to work to strengthen our vibrant middle class to secure opportunity and equality. – Nancy Pelosi

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I live alone, with cats, books, pictures, fresh vegetables to cook, the garden, the hens to feed. – Jeanette Winterson

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