Black lives matter for real by Clara olde Heuvel ©

Black lives matter for real - Clara olde Heuvel ©
Ignorance 
Kills 
Ignorance 
Hates 
Ignorance 
Suppresses
Ignorance 
=
Unconsciousness
About oneself 
About another 
About the world 
About equal rights for all humankind
Independent of colour 




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