"There will be no pictures of pigs shooting down brothers on the instant replay."
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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
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Gil Scott-Heron
Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken-word performer.
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