Racism is taught in our society... it is not automatic. It is learned behavior toward persons with dissimilar physical characteristics. (Alex Haley)

Racism is taught in our society... it is not automatic. It is learned behavior toward persons with dissimilar physical characteristics.

Alex Haley

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