"Those who kill their own children and discriminate daily against them because of the color of their skin; those who let the murderers of blacks remain free, protecting them, and furthermore punishing the black population because they demand their legitimate rights as free men - how can those who do this consider themselves guardians of freedom?"

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Source: Che Guevara, Ernesto Guevara (2009). “Che: The Diaries of Ernesto Che Guevara”, p.114, Ocean Press

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Che Guevara

Revolutionary, Guerrilla Leader

Che Guevara was an Argentine revolutionary leader and key figure in the Cuban Revolution, known for his writings on guerrilla warfare and social justice.

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