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Anna Deavere Smith

Racism has been for everyone like a horrible, tragic car crash, and we've all been heavily sedated from it. If we don't come into consciousness of this tragedy, there's going to be a violent awakening we don't want. The question is, can we wake up?

Anna Deavere Smith

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The author compares racism to a terrible car accident that has left everyone numb and unaware of its full impact. She warns that unless people become fully aware and address this issue, the eventual realization will be sudden and possibly destructive.

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