Patrisse Khan-Cullors
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My mentally ill brother going to juvenile hall when he was 14. It led to his incarceration from 14 to almost 40.
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Moments of vanity, carelessness and unkindness.
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My drinking habits.
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Not applying myself enough at school.
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