"I'M SAD, because another young life was lost from his family, the racial divide has widened, a community is in shambles, accusations, insensitivity hurt and hatred are boiling over, and we may never know the truth about what happened that day."

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Source: Benjamin Watson (2015). “Under Our Skin: Getting Real about Race. Getting Free from the Fears and Frustrations that Divide Us.”, p.15, NavPress

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Benjamin Watson

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Benjamin Watson is a former NFL player and author known for his advocacy on social issues and his insights on faith and resilience.

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