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Know My Name by Chanel Miller

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When you know your name, you should hang on to it, for unless it is noted down and remembered, it will die when you do. —TONI MORRISON

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Ore’s Quotes

“Rejection is merely a redirection; a course correction to your destiny.”
― Bryant McGill, Simple Reminders: Inspiration for Living Your Best Life

tags: correction, destiny, redirection, rejection

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“The ruin of a nation begins in the homes of its people.”
― Yaa Gyasi

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“I read so I can live more than one life in more than one place.”
― Anne Tyler

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“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On!' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”
― Calvin Coolidge

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Literary Fiction by People of Color — 12962 members — last activity 6 hours, 45 min ago
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Great African Reads — 4147 members — last activity Dec 02, 2025 03:12AM
Here is an overview of the group reads & activities: Regional reads Nominations and Book discussions. Buddy Reads Find someone to read along with!. Sh ...more