The plague of racism is insidious, entering into our minds as smoothly…

Maya Angelou
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The plague of racism is insidious, entering into our minds as smoothly and quietly and invisibly as floating airborne microbes enter into our bodies to find lifelong purchase in our bloodstreams. ✨ Maya Angelou (2011). Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now, p.57, Bantam
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The plague of racism is insidious, entering into our minds as smoothly and quietly and invisibly as floating airborne microbes enter into our bodies to find lifelong purchase in our bloodstreams. ✨ Maya Angelou (2011). Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now, p.57, Bantam

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