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Black and Asian - The Intersection of Hate | Chicago Defender

Historically, many ethnic groups have been known to battle racial discrimination and some violent acts fueled by racism. For the African American community, generations of opposition, brutality and systematic racism, all spurred from the effects of slavery, have hung over the heads of Black people. From unequal treatment in the justice system to unfair lending practices, … Continued

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