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Stephanie Tubbs Jones: “In fact, a significant number of the issues that the African American community raises around civil rights are some of…”

On the recordOctober 22, 2007
In fact, a significant number of the issues that the African American community raises around civil rights are some of the very issues that the Hispanic community raises around civil rights issues as well.

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Discussing civil rights issues affecting both the African American and Hispanic communities.

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