Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Black people don't have an accurate idea of their history, which has been either suppressed or distorted.

Black people don't have an accurate idea of their history, w

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This quote suggests that the history of black people has been either deliberately hidden or misrepresented throughout time. It implies that black individuals may not have a comprehensive understanding of their own cultural and historical heritage due to these suppression tactics. This observation highlights the potential impact of systemic racism in controlling and distorting historical narratives, thereby limiting individuals' knowledge and connection to their own history.

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