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On the recordSeptember 21, 2021
Haitian lives are black lives. And if we truly believe that black lives matter, then we must reverse course.
Said by
Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts
Source
msnbc.com

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Ayanna Pressley emphasizes the importance of recognizing the humanity of Haitian migrants and calls for a change in policy.

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