Anita Lawson Research Paper

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My reality is more powerful than reality. I am familiar with the challenges that blacks have faced in America; literacy tests to vote, denial of education and mental degrading. However, many have persevered in these circumstances. What I did not realize is that I have many heroes in my family who excelled despite the circumstances; one of which is my great grandmother who inspires me. Antee Anita Lawson, was born in 1918. she has experienced many of the issue’s I learned about in history regarding blacks, African Americans, negroes or whatever labels blacks received through the years. She always said just call me by my given name. Consequently, through extensive conversation I have learned many things about MaTee (as she is affectionately

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