"One of the reasons I came to Berkeley was because I saw so many students of all different colors speaking so many different languages and ferociously presenting all these different views. I thought, this is the 21st century and I want to be here!"

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Source: June Jordan (2003). “Some of Us Did Not Die: New and Selected Essays”, p.283, Basic Books

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June Jordan

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June Jordan was a celebrated poet, playwright, and activist known for her powerful works addressing social justice and human rights.

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