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Yesterday activists trained at Backbone Campaign's Action Camp staged an action at Westlake Park, asking people to commit to doing something about racism — "the elephant in the room." Here's a quick rundown of the event, along with educational resources for understanding white privilege and how to be a good ally.
Lance Scott
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