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As I grew up, I began to discover a little bit about the situation of black people in America and experienced an immediate empathy with the victims of such senseless discrimination. Because although the Turks were never slaves, they were regarded as enemies within Europe because of their Muslim beliefs.
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"As I grew up, I began to discover a little bit about the situation of black people in America and experienced an immediate empathy with the victims of such senseless discrimination. Because although the Turks were never slaves, they were regarded as enemies within Europe because of their Muslim beliefs."
— Ahmet Ertegun

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As I grew up, I began to discover a little bit about the situation of black people in America and experienced an immediate empathy with the victims of such senseless discrimination. Because although the Turks were never slaves, they were regarded as enemies within Europe because of their Muslim beliefs. — Ahmet Ertegun

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Ahmet Ertegun was a Businessman from Turkey (1923–2006).

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Who said "As I grew up, I began to discover a little bit about the situation of black peo…"?
This quote is attributed to Ahmet Ertegun, a Businessman from Turkey.
When did Ahmet Ertegun live?
Ahmet Ertegun lived from 1923 – 2006.