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1 July 2019/ Racism in America

Addressing racism through constructive resilience

Addressing racism through constructive resilience
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Michael Penn

Michael Penn

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A spiritual assembly
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A spiritual assembly

Michael Penn: I was moved by the sweetness, the humility, the frankness and the love that they had for me.

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    Michael Penn
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Thinking ourselves free
Racism in America

Thinking ourselves free

Michael Penn: My wife is a white American – it’s startling to see how comfortable people are with her.

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    Michael Penn
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