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Persecuted Should All Join Hands
An advocacy column by Lou Cottin reflecting on a 1930s incident where a child befriends a Black boy named Peter, debuting a message that prejudice is learned and harms all. The piece links ageism sexism and racism as economic and social tools, urging unity among seniors blacks and women to combat discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Cottin
Bobby
New York City
Peter
Pete
Mont
Ageigm
Hitler
South
Simone de Besuivair
Carr