Even when folks are hitting you over the head, you can't stop marching…

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Even when folks are hitting you over the head, you can't stop marching. Even when they're turning the hoses on you, you can't stop. ✨ Speech at the CBC Foundation gala, thegrio.com. September 24, 2011.
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Even when folks are hitting you over the head, you can't stop marching. Even when they're turning the hoses on you, you can't stop. ✨ Speech at the CBC Foundation gala, thegrio.com. September 24, 2011.

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