"When a system of oppression has become institutionaliz ed it is unnecessary for individuals to be oppressive"

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Source: Florynce Kennedy (1976). “Color Me Flo: My Hard Life and Good Times”

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Florynce Kennedy

Civil Rights Activist

Florynce Kennedy was a pioneering civil rights lawyer and feminist activist known for her bold advocacy for women's rights and social justice.

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