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It’s hard to admit it, but I was wrong about democracy
['Frances Toni Draper Afro Publisher']
AFRO American Newspapers
Their experiences remind us that free speech in America has never truly been free, especially for Black voices.
“Free speech” is defended for some, while others lose jobs, reputations and platforms for speaking their truth.
Here is the truth: hate speech and free speech are not the same.
Free speech is the lifeblood of democracy.
What was taught about democracy was wrong.
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