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Don Beyer: “As we engage in the conversation on social capital, I believe it is important that we remember that racism in our…”

On the recordMay 16, 2017
As we engage in the conversation on social capital, I believe it is important that we remember that racism in our society is still very real.
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Don Beyer
Democratic · Virginia

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Beyer emphasizes the ongoing issue of racism in society.

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