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Jun 12, 2020

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The Black History Month party that made me remember the fine art of silence

Trump adds Juneteenth to his horrendous campaigning

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A co-worker of mine and I decided we would organize a Black History party. We’d quietly observed the company celebrating birthdays and St. Patrick’s Day and the Fourth of July in prior years. Considering I celebrate Juneteenth instead of the 4th of…

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