You grow up in America and you're told from day one, 'This is the land of opportunity.' That everybody has an equal chance to make it in this country. And then you look at places like Harlem, and you say, 'That is absolutely a lie.'
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"You grow up in America and you're told from day one, 'This is the land of opportunity.' That everybody has an equal chance to make it in this country. And then you look at places like Harlem, and you say, 'That is absolutely a lie.'" — Geoffrey Canada
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You grow up in America and you're told from day one, 'This is the land of opportunity.' That everybody has an equal chance to make it in this country. And then you look at places like Harlem, and you say, 'That is absolutely a lie.' — Geoffrey Canada
About Geoffrey Canada
Geoffrey Canada was a Activist from United States (1952–present).
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Who said "You grow up in America and you're told from day one, 'This is the land of oppor…"?
This quote is attributed to Geoffrey Canada, a Activist from United States.
When did Geoffrey Canada live?
Geoffrey Canada lived from 1952 – present.