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Stop the Rage

   Stop the rage. Digital art created on canvas. Afrika Abney

I strongly believe that so many of us are in rage. Rage with the fact that racism and discrimination still continues. Rage with the leadership. Rage with our communities and societies. That rage then continues to make someone else in more rage. That rage begins to destroy neighborhoods and other places. Please stop the rage!

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