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A partial Malcolm X quote that sparked protest is removed from a university building

The University of Rhode Island removed the inscription from the facade of its library 30 years after Black students protested because they said it misrepresented the fuller meaning his message.

KINGSTON, R.I. — The University of Rhode Island has removed a partial quote from the facade of its main library 30 years after members of the school's Black Student Leadership Group and others protested because they said the shortened quote

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