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The quote says that Black people face unfair disadvantages that are built into social systems. It links those disadvantages to the lasting effects of slavery, suggesting that history still shapes present-day inequality.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Justin Simien
American filmmaker, actor, and author
Justin Simien is an American filmmaker, actor, and author. He is known for his work on Dear White People and for being named to Variety's 2013 "10 Directors to Watch" list. His first feature film, Dear White People, won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. The film was later adapted into a Netflix series that ran from 2017 to 2021, extending the reach of his work into television.
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