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Leaders who do not help the people must be replaced by the people.

DaShanne Stokes

Leaders who do not help the people must be replaced by the people.

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About DaShanne Stokes

DaShanne Stokes (born 1978) is an author, sociologist, public speaker and pundit. He speaks on politics, culture, and civil rights and is known as a progressive activist.