As soon as my trial was over, we tried to use the energy that had deve…

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As soon as my trial was over, we tried to use the energy that had developed around my case to create another organization, which we called the National Alliance against Racist and Political Repression. ✨ Frontline, www.pbs.org. 1997.
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As soon as my trial was over, we tried to use the energy that had developed around my case to create another organization, which we called the National Alliance against Racist and Political Repression. ✨ Frontline, www.pbs.org. 1997.

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