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Activist Deborah Cotton Urges Confrontation of Racial Trauma

7/17/2025

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Deborah "Big Red" Cotton, a resilient survivor of the 2013 New Orleans mass shooting, passionately spoke about the ongoing cycle of racial trauma in America. Her activism sheds light on how deep-rooted racism continues to shape society, especially following Donald Trump's election. Cotton urges that confronting our shared history is essential for achieving genuine equality.

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Deborah "Big Red" Cotton, a resilient survivor of the 2013 New Orleans mass shooting, passionately spoke about the ongoing cycle of racial trauma in America. Her activism sheds light on how deep-rooted racism continues to shape society, especially following Donald Trump's election. Cotton urges that confronting our shared history is essential for achieving genuine equality.