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We must recognize that we can't solve our problem now until there is a radical redistribution of economic and political power... this means a revolution of values and other things. We must see now that the evils of racism, economic exploitation and militarism are all tied together... -MLK jr

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 11 months ago

My bosses see color. They see the color of the person the holiday was based off of and use that as their decision for what holidays to axe.

I'm happy to have the Friday after Thanksgiving off too, but don't for second think I don't notice that it's Juneteenth and MLK day that we "gave up."