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Her Children and Racism

Marlene describes the challenges her oldest son Brad faced while attending school in Fort Saskatchewan. There were few Black families in the area at the time, and Brad, who later committed suicide, had to fight a lot of ignorance and prejudice. In doing so, he made it easier for his younger brothers.


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