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Simone, emerging as a leader, greets everyone, as does her brother Andrew. Lana introduces her brother Baldwin to Colson, Miguel, Ray, Brent, Zora, Racine, Karl and Justus.
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In the background, a flat screen projects images of young faces who since the school shooting determine to organize, hold vigils, gather signatures, speak before Congress, share prom nights with silent remembrances. The doorbell rings and women Jackie had planned to let go of enter loaded down with hugs and beer.
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Collections. Between Black History Month and Year of the Pig, honored Presidents provide an excuse for three-day weekends and special prices on televisions -- George credited with founding a new nation, Abe for interrupting the slavery within it.
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Separate from everyone, Cam’el scrolls through the day’s grams. Long stemmed roses, candlelit dinners, dark chocolates, old friends, new spouses, those finding love, those still waiting. Red valentines pinned over hearts bursting with joy, some holding pain.
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“Together, we can make change,” offered Andrew. “Simone, Lana and I canvassed the malls, both Boulevard and Meadows. Zora, Racine, Justus visited warehouses.” “Me and Brent and Ray went to Fremont,” added Miguel. “You could feel it. The time is ripe.”
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“Did you guys meet Jackie?” Cam’el gently broke in. “I found her on a plateau in Red Rock, swaying in the breeze... Yes, I agree. We have opportunity to bring about what our parents envisioned, not just in their prayers, but their writing, their protests, their migrations.”
