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This, then, is the great humanistic and historical task of the oppressed; to liberate themselves and their oppressors as well. The oppressors, who oppress, exploit, and rape by virtue of their power, cannot find in this power the strength to liberate either the oppressed or themselves. Only power that springs from the weakness of the oppressed will be sufficiently strong to free both.” ) ”
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- Friere (1972
My friend “the hummingbird” uses this after his email signature. He’s Diné (Navajo). It rings true. The people we oppress are the only ones who can liberate us.
