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The allure of Black representation in high places can be very dangerous.
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Donald Shaw
Amazon donated $1.7 million to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation last year as it faced allegations of illegal anti-union work.
Sarah Leonard
Amazon will not stop squeezing every drop from workers until those workers have more power.
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