"When I went to Harvard Law School, my first year, I didn't want people to know I started my education in a colored school. I didn't want them to know I was the great-grandson of enslaved people. I thought it might diminish me."
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Bryan Stevenson, born on November 14, 1959, is a renowned American lawyer, social justice activist, and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), an organization dedicated to defending the poor and marginalized. A Harvard Law School graduate, Stevenson has dedicated his career to challenging systemic racism and advocating for criminal justice reform. His bestselling book, "Just Mercy," offers poignant insights into the flaws of the justice system, while his work has inspired countless individuals to confront inequality and fight for justice. Stevenson's unwavering commitment to compassion and reform has left a lasting legacy in the pursuit of human rights.
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"I can't identify a race of people in this country who are more committed to the health of this country, who believe more in the Constitution, who believe more in equality and liberation and fairness to everyone else than black people."
Bryan Stevenson