"You can't steal nothing from a white man, he's already stole it he owes you anything you want, even his life. All the stores will open if you say the magic words. The magic words are: Up against the wall motherfucker this is a stick up!"
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About Amiri Baraka
Amiri Baraka, born as Everett LeRoi Jones, was a prominent African-American writer, poet, and playwright. He was a key figure in the Black Arts Movement, advocating for the use of literature and art as political weapons in the struggle against racism and oppression. Baraka's works often explored themes of black nationalism, cultural identity, and revolutionary politics. Throughout his career, he challenged societal norms and provoked controversy with his bold and provocative writing.
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