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Stereotypes Against Racial Discrimination

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Today and throughout history, people of color have had to face a vast amount of discrimination towards themselves, throughout their day-to-day lives. However, many people have fought to end discrimination and the inexcusable mistreatment of others. Numerous individuals took a stand against the inequality and prejudice viewpoints of many American citizens. In the effort to do so, they have brought justice to those affected by the hatred provoked by the time period. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Thurgood Marshall have greatly impacted society and the lives of copious individuals. Throughout the 1960s many people were discriminated against for their race, gender, and ethnicity. Martin Luther King Jr. stood up against these commonly
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