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If I were black, I could say I'm proud. If I were Asian, I could say I'm proud. If I were any other ethnicity, I could say I'm proud, because that's how our culture is, but if I'm white and I say I'm proud, the media will go nuts.
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"If I were black, I could say I'm proud. If I were Asian, I could say I'm proud. If I were any other ethnicity, I could say I'm proud, because that's how our culture is, but if I'm white and I say I'm proud, the media will go nuts."
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If I were black, I could say I'm proud. If I were Asian, I could say I'm proud. If I were any other ethnicity, I could say I'm proud, because that's how our culture is, but if I'm white and I say I'm proud, the media will go nuts. — Lauren Southern

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Lauren Southern was a Activist from Canada (1995–present).

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Who said "If I were black, I could say I'm proud. If I were Asian, I could say I'm proud.…"?
This quote is attributed to Lauren Southern, a Activist from Canada.
When did Lauren Southern live?
Lauren Southern lived from 1995 – present.