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The Black Philosopher Gines
This article is an about a Black philosopher who helps to inspire Black students to be enrolled in Philosophy program. Gines is a diligent student who wants to form a change within the school systems. She plans to create awareness as to Black woman to join Philosophy majors. Then this would help them to increase their knowledge on Philosophy, and they will be likely to show their accomplishments on the subject matter.
The Gines goal is to expose diversity among the fields of Philosopher professors. She desires that the Black woman should be confident enough to study Philosophy. Gines seems pleased with her achievements as being a Philosopher professor. The author had found her self-identity through education and being a contributor. Gines challenges

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