The slaves were simply turned loose without any property. They were ea…

Kurt Vonnegut
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The slaves were simply turned loose without any property. They were easily recognizable. They were black. They were suddenly free to go exploring. ✨ Kurt Vonnegut (1973). Breakfast of champions: or, Goodbye blue Monday!, Dell
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The slaves were simply turned loose without any property. They were easily recognizable. They were black. They were suddenly free to go exploring. ✨ Kurt Vonnegut (1973). Breakfast of champions: or, Goodbye blue Monday!, Dell

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