When growing up, I saw segregation. I saw racial discrimination. I saw those signs that said white men, … - John Lewis

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John Lewis

When growing up, I saw segregation. I saw racial discrimination. I saw those signs that said white men, colored men. White women, colored women. White waiting. And I didn't like it.

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