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Rashida Tlaib: The fact that some are trying to shift the focus away from white supremacy to Black Lives Matter movement is an example…

On the recordMay 25, 2021
The fact that some are trying to shift the focus away from white supremacy to Black Lives Matter movement is an example of upholding white supremacy.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib emphasizes the importance of addressing white supremacy over shifting focus to other movements.

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