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The quote says young people have consistently played a central role in efforts to win civil rights and human rights. It presents youth as an essential force behind social change.
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Originally said in English.
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About Shaun King
American writer and activist
Shaun King is an American writer and activist. He is known for his work in writing and for his role in social and political activism, especially through digital media and advocacy groups. He has contributed to Daily Kos, the New York Daily News, and The Young Turks. In 2018, he co-founded the Real Justice PAC, launched The North Star in 2019, and co-founded the Grassroots Law Project in 2020.
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