Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 16, 2021
The reality is that Black-American history is not one of a hapless, hopeless race oppressed by a more powerful White race.
Said by
Douglas Owens
Republican · Utah

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Owens asserts a narrative of Black success rather than oppression.

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