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RebelOne

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10. I am 73 and I grew up in Miami, FL.

Reply to Odin2005 (Reply #7)

Sun Jun 17, 2012, 08:36 PM

Jun 2012

And I experienced racism in the South during the '50s, '60s and '70s. but I took it in stride because it did not affect me. But now in the 21st century, I am shocked that there is still racism. I was elated to see an African-American elected president and I am also shocked at the racism toward him.

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I am 73 and I grew up in Miami, FL. RebelOne Jun 2012 #10

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