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William Samayoa

Jun 2, 2020

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Explaining #BlackLivesMatter to my Latinx Family

It’s our duty to learn about #BlackLivesMatter, and as a fellow POC I know I need to listen and speak out within my own community

My abuela, Spanish for grandma, is glued to the TV watching the news all day. From the comfort of her recliner, she calls friends, family, and even distant relatives…

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