But the reality of it is, is that when we look at the fight for civil rights, of which my parents were actively involved in the 60s, it was a fight that was for freedom for all people. And there is no question that The fight for civil rights in America, born out of the struggle of black Americans, has benefited so many groups of people. You know, we're now in the month of June, and it includes Pride Month. Well, the leaders for equality in that civil rights struggle will openly talk about the fact … (08:54–09:05)
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Asserts that the civil rights movement has benefited many groups beyond black Americans.
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