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I go to readings by fiction writers like Alice Walker, and I'm envious of the level of attention they generate.

~Derrick Bell

Topics: Alice Attention Envious Fiction Fiction Writers Generate Go Level Like Readings Walker Writers

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My wife says I spend my life trying to teach white folks. I'm not so sure I'm proud of it, but she's right.

~Derrick Bell

Topics: Folks Life My Life Proud Right Says She Spend Sure Teach Trying White Wife

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Few whites are ready to actively promote civil rights for blacks.

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Topics: Actively Blacks Civil Civil Rights Few Promote Ready Rights Whites

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Slavery is, as an example of what white America has done, a constant reminder of what white America might do.

~Derrick Bell

Topics: America Constant Done Example Might Reminder Slavery White

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Educator

Born: November 6th, 1930

Died: October 5th, 2011

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