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People don't know that the very reason the police were made was to oversee slaves; they would be called overseers, and if a slave got out of line or tried to break away and escape, these were the people to hold them in and bring them back.
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"People don't know that the very reason the police were made was to oversee slaves; they would be called overseers, and if a slave got out of line or tried to break away and escape, these were the people to hold them in and bring them back."
— Robert Glasper

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People don't know that the very reason the police were made was to oversee slaves; they would be called overseers, and if a slave got out of line or tried to break away and escape, these were the people to hold them in and bring them back. — Robert Glasper

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Robert Glasper was a Musician from United States (1978–present).

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This quote is attributed to Robert Glasper, a Musician from United States.
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Robert Glasper lived from 1978 – present.