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I Do See Color

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

“Seeing” color is no more a problem than “seeing” height. Disrespect and discrimination are bigger issues.

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    Official site: ShamontielVaughn.com ~ Shamontiel has 20 years of journalism and editing experience. On Substack, she writes about her love for dogs, life as a homeowner, politics, two decades as a vegetarian and Black culture.

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