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Founder @TheNorthStar & @RealJusticePAC & @FlipTheSenate & @TheActionPAC. Host of @TheBreakdown Podcast. Voice of Social Justice @TJMShow. Husband. Father of 5.

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    Shaun King‏Verified account @shaunking 14 Aug 2017
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    When I was 15 I was assaulted by a mob of racists who were never held responsible. I had 3 spinal surgeries because of it. This is personal

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      2. Shaun King‏Verified account @shaunking 14 Aug 2017
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        22 years ago what happened to Deandre Harris happened to me. I was 15. It changed my whole life. Part 1 from a witness.pic.twitter.com/i4M4d3xW3j

        44 replies 468 retweets 1,237 likes
      3. Shaun King‏Verified account @shaunking 14 Aug 2017
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        22 years ago what happened to Deandre Harris happened to me. I was 15. It changed my whole life. Part 2 from a witness.pic.twitter.com/Ur68v1bVDf

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      2. Don Mexico‏ @DodgerBlueballs 14 Aug 2017
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        I was 14 when me and a group of friends were coming back from the comic book store and we got assaulted by skin heads in their 20s.

        3 replies 5 retweets 19 likes
      3. Roxi Love‏ @roxi_love13 14 Aug 2017
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        Sorry this happened to u, glad you're ok.

        2 replies 1 retweet 13 likes
      4. Don Mexico‏ @DodgerBlueballs 14 Aug 2017
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        I'm fine. This was many moons ago. My friend was the one that got it the worst with a bat.

        6 replies 1 retweet 8 likes
      5. Roxi Love‏ @roxi_love13 14 Aug 2017
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        No matter how much time passes, it stays w/ u physically/mentally. I'm sorry about ur friend, hope he's ok also. So cruel!

        2 replies 1 retweet 8 likes
      6. Don Mexico‏ @DodgerBlueballs 14 Aug 2017
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        I'm good but it did teach me to keep people at an arm's distance and be skeptical of some. My friend is ok too. This was 20+ years ago.

        3 replies 0 retweets 8 likes
      7. Don Mexico‏ @DodgerBlueballs 15 Aug 2017
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        What I don't understand is hatred towards people they don't even know.

        1 reply 0 retweets 6 likes
      8. Roxi Love‏ @roxi_love13 15 Aug 2017
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        Exactly, I don't get it either.

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      2. Freddy Allen‏ @FreddyYellin 14 Aug 2017
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        If U.S. declares war on white supremacists. I swear as God as my witness, I will enlist & fight. For you Shaun, me and our people. 🤜🏽🤛🏿

        2 replies 3 retweets 79 likes
      3. Freddy Allen‏ @FreddyYellin 14 Aug 2017
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        And furthermore, I will keep that tweet pinned to my profile should that day ever come. As I am a man of my word. #BlackAndBrownPride 🤜🏽🤛🏿

        0 replies 1 retweet 30 likes
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      2. David 🏳️‍🌈 🌺‏ @BustTheNotes 14 Aug 2017
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        Wow... And this is how you turn pain into change. Thank you @ShaunKing

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      1. jksPixie‏ @jksPixie 14 Aug 2017
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        I think everyday what it must be like for assault victims who hear POTUS advocating violence, he is a terrifying destabilizing force of evil

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      2. andrea blackney‏ @nelsonae 14 Aug 2017
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        *dont want to "like" this but not sure how else to show support. #teachmetwitterettiquette

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      3. Roxi Love‏ @roxi_love13 14 Aug 2017
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        Liking it also means that u acknowledge, not necessarily that you like what happened to him.

        0 replies 0 retweets 42 likes
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      2. Nazli‏ @hellonazli 14 Aug 2017
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        I am white my husband was black and gave his life for his country but these nazis suppose to be more American than my husband? B.S

        1 reply 0 retweets 31 likes
      3. Roxi Love‏ @roxi_love13 14 Aug 2017
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        So sorry for your loss. Your husband was/is a hero!

        1 reply 0 retweets 15 likes
      4. Nazli‏ @hellonazli 14 Aug 2017
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        Thank you

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