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?

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This quote highlights the analogy of racism as a devastating car crash that has affected everyone. It suggests that society has been numb and indifferent towards the consequences of racism, akin to being heavily sedated. However, unless we recognize and acknowledge the magnitude of this issue, there will be a sudden and unwelcome awakening characterized by intense violence. The quote poses a thought-provoking question about our ability to awaken and address racism before it reaches a breaking point.

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