Vilissa Thompson
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#DisabilityTooWhite Creator • Founder of @RampYourVoice ! • #Disability_Rights #Consultant • Social Worker • #Writer •
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To the new followers:
I’m known for causing good trouble in the name of disability activism.
I’m available as a speaker (rep’d by
@CcmntSpeakers
), writer, & consultant.
I also have a Patreon you can support:
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It’s not often I see disability in Black art. Really feeling this.
Black creatives, please do more of this.
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Seeing Beyoncé modify her tour to accommodate her needs makes my
#disabled
heart happy.
We should all do better in normalizing accommodations so that we show up as our full selves without putting undo strain on our bodyminds.
If it’s good for Beyoncé, it’s good for me/you/us.
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I have waited 33 years to have a Barbie that looks like me.
Now Black disabled girls won't have to wait as long as I did for a doll to exist.
Thank you,
@Mattel
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It’s 2022 - your ableist jokes may have consequences you might not be ready for.
And… leave Black women alone. Period.
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My
#RENAISSANCEWOLRDTOUR
recap - the
#Philly
show!
Seen a few
#disabled
folks - we were out here!
A 🧵 of photos from the concert - from my POV
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So, are we ready to have the conversation about ableism in progressive spaces or not?
Because it seems to me that it's long overdue in the way some of you all are behaving.
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Blue Ivy knowing & reading you all’s comments about her breaks my heart. She’s just a kid.
I know y’all are twisting this to show that she’s “resilient,” but we do need to realize that no child should have to be resilient.
The way y’all discuss & treat kids are disturbing.
"Blue Ivy’s performance was only supposed to be a one-off, and even that took some negotiating. “She told me she was ready to perform, and I told her no,” Beyoncé says in the film.
Though she finally relented, Beyoncé was dismayed when Blue Ivy read comments on social media that
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This is me. And I’ll never stop.
The goods with the later expiration dates (like milk) are typically near/in the back. Plus, the items up front are touched more.
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Stan! Phenom casting.
N.J. high school’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ shines with student and her service dog playing Dorothy and Toto
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I had to write about why
@ewarren
's disability plan stood out from the rest - she included intersectional disabled voices that endured that the plan was just as impactful and inclusive as it needed to be.
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This > what they were doing at the Olympics
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So… Target decided to give us Black wheelchair using Santas as a figurine & an ornament.
Yes, I cried.
I know it’s October 4th, but I’m getting all my disabled Santa merch now.
Whoever thought of this - thank you.
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To keep it 100, some of y’all non-disabled folks need this - I’ve seen so many of y’all discuss barely being able to ride on top for long. 💅🏾
Sex accessibility is rated E for everyone who needs it - remember that.
The moment y’all finally come to grips that the world doesn’t revolve around you, the moment y’all will stop saying ignorant shit.
To a LOT of people, especially those in the disabled community — who, by the way, ALSO enjoy sex — this isn’t just “anything.”
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He has the same kind of walker I used when I started to walk.
Didn’t expect this story to hit me in the feels. Love seeing our disabled kids do their thing on the stage.
Meet the boys with cerebral palsy playing Tiny Tim on Broadway this year.
The two boys have become best friends while rehearsing for their shared role in the Broadway production.
@JDBalart
shares their story tonight on
@NBCNightlyNews
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This is what voter suppression + ableism looks like.
Pay attention to what’s happening in Georgia.
Officials are defending closing almost all of the polling places in a majority black county in Georgia, saying the locations aren't compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The ACLU and local residents think their justification is absurd
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Chadwick let us be joyous & love on him because of Black Panther, & we had no idea of what he was dealing with privately.
My heart is so heavy in thinking about that.
Rest well, Chadwick.
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I would love to discuss disability activism with Britney.
If my childhood fave wants to be all in, ensuring that her scope is where it can be is important.
Britney, I’m ready when you are.
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As a wheelchair user, using a backpack is both functional AND convenient, especially in professional settings.
What a douche to wrote this. If this is your biggest qualm, you need better qualms to bitch & write about.
Hey, grownups, it’s time to lose the backpack | Opinion
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This is one of the best ads I’ve seen.
Talk that talk!
PR folks - this is how you do an ad/campaign on disability. This is the model.
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This son of a…
Anna Faris trends on Twitter as people show her love after her ex-husband, Chris Pratt, praised his new wife in a new Instagram post, saying: “she's given me an amazing life, a gorgeous healthy daughter.”
Anna Faris has been open about her son Jack's health issues.
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Important message here
let’s not forget about deaf black people. police officers have threatened the lives of a lot of deaf black people for not “following orders” that they couldn’t hear or for reaching for a paper to communicate w them
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My upset lies in not only the ableism of the scandal, but the ramifications for disabled students seeking accommodations for the SAT/ACT going forward.
It's already a challenge to get accommodations; now there will be more hoops to go through, esp. for those of color.
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I may write about this because the healthy baby vs unhealthy/disabled baby discourse is way more nuanced than just yelling “ableism” to prospective parents who wish for a “healthy” child.
Going to leave it at that.
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This is the kind of
#BlackDisabledGirlJoy
I need in my life right now.
Miss Livi is FLY in her prom dress, & her date chilling in the back knows his role.
?
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🙌🏾🙌🏾 Selma is speaking her truth!
"I am disabled. I fall sometimes. I drop things. My memory is foggy... But we are doing it . And I laugh and I don’t know exactly what I will do precisely but I will do my best."
Thank you to
@SelmaBlair
for proudly walking the red carpet with her cane. ❤️
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I love this from Lizzo!
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Been watching the S*a matter unfold & only have these points to make:
1) Internalized ableism can manifest in ways that does damage both internally & externally (in creating ableist, harmful projects).
2) Hollywood's love for cripping up stories is a travesty that has to end.
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I hadn’t realized that September 17 was Harriet Tubman’s escape day. (September 17, 1849, to be exact.)
What a great fact to learn as my birthday winds down.
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I got great news!
I accepted a contributing writer position (6 mos) for an outlet where I can add an intersectional lens within its gender justice focus.
So, that means you'll be seeing more of my words soon.
I am so geeked - the energy is overwhelming.
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Watching the way George Floyd's use of opioids is on display during the Chauvin trial & it is a reminder that they'll use anything related to disability to discredit him.
Not surprised. Just viewing the way the system never fails to dehumanize us via ableism.
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*Sees that Britney Spears is trending*
*Goes to see pics of her living her best life & looking good*
*Smiles at her being free & happy. Because she deserves it all*
*Goes back to minding my business*
This is the reaction to have at a 40 y/o woman doing what she wants. Period.
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*Peeks in & see non-Black disabled folks comparing being disabled to being Black*
Y’all do realize that there are Black people who are disabled, right??
I’ve been telling y’all for YEARS to stop this comparison.
I’m just taking notes on this nonsense & will act accordingly.
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I may need to watch Peppa Pig after all.
If the preschool shows can have disability representation, what’s your excuse?
Answer: There is none.
Squeak! Introducing the newest member of the playgroup, Mandy Mouse! 🐭
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Watching the Queer Eye episode with Wesley & it’s very layered.
The layers explains a lot, particularly the cultural dynamics of a Black man who admits he was living the “bad boy” life before his injury.
This is definitely out of a lot of you all’s range to discuss properly.
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You know… you can fund psychologists & social workers to support communities & not give the money to police depts. It can & should be done.
Signed,
A social worker.
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👇🏾 If your activism fails to see the disproportionate rates disabled & deaf people are impacted by police violence, your work is grossly incomplete & insufficient to the movement.
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#NoConfederate
- because as a Southern, the last thing I need is for Whites to see their wet dreams about slavery played out on this show.
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I pray that Simone Biles is surrounded by people who love & support her fervently, & will protect her by any means.
Simone is the GOAT - her place in history is undeniable.
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For disabled people who have avoided going out in public spaces (& have been for almost 2 years), how are they going to get these masks?
This has been on my mind the entire time. Why are we creating more barriers for folks to get essential tools to remain safe?
The U.S. will distribute 400 million free N95 masks at pharmacies and health centers nationwide starting next week, the White House is expected to announce
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The fact that some of you can’t fathom that folks don’t have the kind of support to get masks, much less anything else, is a key indicator to how many don’t understand the way the world actually works for those who are easily forgotten & considered disposable.
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I’m here to note that:
1) Disabled people can be and are racists. I’ve experienced them both online & offline. White disabled people are no exception to enacting racism & being perpetrators of racist acts & behaviors.
#DisabilityTooWhite
holds the receipts of such truths.
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This line from
#Watchmen
applies to so much:
“You can’t heal under a mask.
Wounds need air.”
Let that sink in.
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This is the energy every adult should have in protecting a child’s confidence with their talents.
Venus knew her daddy had her - period.
Interviewer Tried To Downplay 14-Year-Old Venus Williams' Confidence.
Her Dad Richard Williams Shut Him Down
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I really need to write about my TSA experiences as a Black disabled woman because these pat downs & hair inspections are for the birds.
*Adds to writing queue*
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I’ve waited all week for this -
@ewarren
’s disability rights & equality policy has been released!
I’m very proud to have consulted on this plan for the campaign.
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IMPORTANT
#JusticeForEngracia
We’re demanding that Congress pass the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act. For Engracia and the 29 people per day who have their wheelchairs damaged or destroyed while flying. Join us.
#JusiceForEngracia
#DisabilityTwitter
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Do realize - stating that Wendy's disabilities are any form of karma is ableist.
And outright weird.
Y'all. Disability isn't a punishment endured because someone spilled tea for a living. Please be more serious, and less ableist.
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"Accidentally cut cable"
Okay.
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No matter how my day goes today, at least I didn’t fumble the bag like Gina C.
That’s my affirmation for this very long week.
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Crip Camp is groundbreaking in numerous ways. That can’t be denied.
The work continues.
#Oscars
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Korryn’s story hits hard because I witnessed the way some of you all weaponized her disability in such an incredibly dehumanizing fashion.
Black disabled women killed by the police matter.
A reminder that Korryn Gaines was chilling at home. The police tried to break in to "execute" a traffic ticket warrant. Instead, they executed Korryn and shot her 5-year old son. An all-woman jury awarded her family $37 million. But the racist judge overruled them.
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Happy
#birthday
to me!
I can’t believe I’m 35. Wow. What a blessing.
Taking the time to enjoy my special day & be in joy.
#VirgoSeason
#BirthdayDiva
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Learning of what happened to
#CharleenaLyles
is personal because she is me & the Black disabled women I know. Black disabled women matter.
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Black "woke" activists - failing to acknowledge
#CharleenaLyles
' disability is the LEAST woke thing to do. Stop ignoring this intersection.
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Paying homage to our Black disabled heroines is so important. If it wasn't for Fannie Lou, there wouldn't be me & so many that has come after her.
Happy Birthday, Fannie Lou Hamer! Born on this day in 1917.
"When I liberate myself, I liberate others. If you don't speak out ain't nobody going to speak out for you" h/t
@KeishaBlain
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Forever grateful to disabled Ancestor Fannie Lou.
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#WOCAffirmation
: Shouting out myself. I don't toot my own horn enough about the work I do & its impact.
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Disabled people should be able to work if they want but respected if they do not. Working should not be a litmus test as to who is worthy. Work does not equal value.
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I'm using "hearies" for now on. Thank you for this because I need a term for the hearing folks.
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*Looking at you all debate about pregnancy, & realizes that disabled people are never considered in these conversations*
When y'all are ready to have a truly inclusive discussion about why some of us have NO desire to become pregnant, tap me on the shoulder, please.
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Love seeing y’all in masks.
Glam + fun + safety = a great night out
This is how you do it
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Pay attention. This isn’t a game, folks.
The talk of institutions should not be dismissed.
Reporter: What executive actions are you prepared to take on guns?
Trump: I do want people to remember the words 'mental illness'. These people are mentally ill.. I think we have to start building institutions again.. We can't let these people be on the streets
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Disabled folks:
There are ways to discuss Kamala Harris without being misogynoiristic, anti-Black, & anti-Asian, whether done blatantly or veiled.
Some of you need this reminder. Take heed.
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If you want to know what disability activists like myself had to say about
@ewarren
’s disability plan setting a standard, read this.
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Bill Maher has uttered every epithet but the actual N-word for years. Bill is the white liberal we've warned you about.
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The Jane joke was in poor taste since Jada has been candid about having alopecia.
When Chris made the joke, it took me by surprise in knowing about Jada’s journey & what she shared.
I can’t fault Will for his response.
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Never erase the dis.
When people see me, they need to see all of me - my disability, my Blackness, my femmehood.
Terry, I’d love to chat with you about this further if you’re willing to. Narratives like this does more harm than good for disabled people.
This child of God is a prodigy. Autism and blindness can’t erase the smile from the face of
@KodiLeeRocks
. Kodi has given HOPE, POWER, and HAPPINESS to those who feel marginalized because of who they are. Erase the DIS, highlight the ABILITY!
@gabunion
👍🏾
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So, I just got approached to consider becoming an influencer for a Black queer woman who has her own sex toy line.
I love that there's space for discussion surrounding adaptive sex toys because it wouldn't be me if disability wasn't mentioned.
This is going to be fun...
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“Black lives matter. Black disabled lives matter.” -
@AyannaPressley
Come through, Congresswoman, on this watch party!! 👏🏾👏🏾
#DisabilityCoalition
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THIS
This is a mother. Doesn’t hit the same does it? Like stop sharing pictures of white moms and the police as if somehow she’s less deserving of arrest than Mary Hooks at the Georgia Statehouse in 2018. Plenty of moms protesting. Plenty of moms getting yanked up by the police.
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Having
@ewarren
be the one to mention disabled people in the debate tonight matters a lot.
#DemDebate
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I’d want every cent of my money back if it was me.
Once she walked to the corner of the stage, both middle fingers would’ve been waiting for her.
Good grief.
Madonna questions fan for sitting down during her show then finds out they’re on a wheelchair:
“Oh okay, politically incorrect, sorry about that. I’m glad you’re here.”
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Y'all better not erase her disability. She's one of our disabled heroines.
Get 👏🏾 this 👏🏾 right.
Fannie Lou Hamer biopic in the works with script from 'Remember the Titans' writer Gregory Allen Howard
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If you're a Black
#disabled
trans / non-binary / gender non-conforming person, drop your links here for
#Juneteenth
. Links can be donations, Patreon, your work, etc.
Time to get everyone in the family paid & supported today, & every day.
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This is how you use your platform.
Cannot help but be a fan of Megan's for this.
Megan Thee Stallion gave a message to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron during her
#SNL
performance
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I want us to give the rightful space to Black men with disabilities who have experienced gun violence, and especially police violence, to discuss this.
The people closest to the issue should be heard right now.
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Mocking visual descriptions?? An access need for folks who are blind & low vision?
The ableism is THICK with these jokers.
Disabled voters - take note. Esp ⚪️ disabled folks/voters.
"I am Kamala Harris, my pronouns are she and her, and I am a woman sitting at the table wearing a blue suit."
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Me: getting assistance to board the plane
Black woman agent: asks me about my trip
Me: tells her about the gala & award
BW agent: can I see your award?
Me: happily obliges
BW agent: wow that’s so cool!
BW agent to other agent holding my bag: she got an award!
Black women >>>
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Black disabled folks:
Let us all pay close attention to how some disabled non-Black PoC are centering themselves in this moment.
Many of them have long receipts of being anti-Black AND misogynoiristic. This isn’t their first time; some of us have peeped game ages ago.
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You know what the funny thing is?
I manifested this. Before the pandemic, I uttered aloud to myself, “I hope I’d get the opportunity to attend the DNC. And one day, hopefully speak at it.”
Spirit this week when I was approached: “This is what you asked for. It’s your moment.”
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It would be wise to listen to disabled folks in the discussion surrounding using disinfectant as a “cure” method.
We understand the dangers of the rhetoric b/c of ableist attempts in curing us of our disabilities.
Now isn’t the time to be dismissive of our experiences.
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✊🏾♿️
Disabled Black activists are now protesting front of the White House. They are leading the crowd in chanting "Sign Her Name" and "Sign His Name."
#BlackDisabledLivesMatter
#SignTheirNames
#BlackLivesMatterDC
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2) There are wheelchair users who can walk. I am one of them. We do exist. We are not “faking.” It’s called being an ambulatory wheelchair user.
Check your ableism while getting crippled racists together.
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As a helping professional, any therapist who diagnosed any of these children should lose their license - ASAP. This breaks ALL ethics.
I hope they get them too - we don't need helping professionals in this field who'd do this mess.
Prosecutors say parents were advised to have a therapist diagnose their child with a learning disability. THEN, that would allow kid to get extra time, in private setting, to take exam. That's where the cheating took place.
#collegescam
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