“Either you deal with what is the reality, or you can be sure that the reality is going to deal with you.”
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Roots: The Saga of an American Family, 1976
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About Alex Haley
Author of Roots whose work reconnected generations of African Americans to their ancestry and reshaped how America sees its history.
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This quote speaks to the pillar of Discipline — the commitment to show up, do the work, and build something that lasts. Black leaders throughout history have demonstrated that sustained excellence requires daily dedication to purpose.
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