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 Al Sharpton speaks after leaving LaSalle Parish Courthouse in Jena Six
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007

Open quoteNooses, the 'N' word, a Klansman's hood and the burning cross are the clearest symbols of hate for black America. Close quote

  • AL SHARPTON
  • civil rights activist, saying Congress should expand hate crime laws in order to squelch what he called a sharp rise in racism
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