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Privilege is presuming to speak for others you know nothing about.

DaShanne Stokes

Privilege is presuming to speak for others you know nothing about.

Tags: discrimination, homophobia, lgbt, lgbt rights, presumption, privilege, racism, racism in america

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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.