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“Sometimes people hold a core belief that is very strong. When they are
presented with evidence that works against that belief, the new
evidence cannot be accepted. It would create a feeling that is
extremely uncomfortable, called cognitive dissonance. And because it
is so important to protect the core belief, they will rationalize,
ignore and even deny anything that doesn't fit in with the core belief.”
― Black Skin, White Masks
presented with evidence that works against that belief, the new
evidence cannot be accepted. It would create a feeling that is
extremely uncomfortable, called cognitive dissonance. And because it
is so important to protect the core belief, they will rationalize,
ignore and even deny anything that doesn't fit in with the core belief.”
― Black Skin, White Masks
“Each generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfill it, or betray it.
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“Racists will always call you a racist when you identify their racism. To love yourself now - is a form of racism. We are the only people who are criticized for loving ourselves. and white people think when you love yourself you hate them. No, when I love myself they become irrelevant to me.”
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Selam’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Selam’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
203 books
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71 friends
12 books
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10 friends
0 books
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52 friends
0 books
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85 friends
70 books
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50 friends
2 books
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37 friends
17 books
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3 friends
0 books
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10 friends
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