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When I reflect on the Colbert interview, it moved so quickly that what we didn't do was define white privilege, and I wish we had done that. White privilege is the benefit resulting from white being seen as the standard, regardless of gender and income.
DeRay Mckesson
DeRay Mckesson
DeRay Mckesson
Born: Jul 9, 1985

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