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We can't afford to deny our past in a bid to be empowered. But what we can do is contextualize the past.
David Oyelowo
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"We can't afford to deny our past in a bid to be empowered. But what we can do is contextualize the past."
— David Oyelowo

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About David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo was a Actor from United Kingdom (1976–present).

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Who said "We can't afford to deny our past in a bid to be empowered. But what we can do i…"?
This quote is attributed to David Oyelowo, a Actor from United Kingdom.
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David Oyelowo lived from 1976 – present.