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t0/t0/2ot2 Ms.Hampton TheAuthorsmessage reflectshis/herbeliefsof the time periodbecause believed they that all African Americans shouldstandup for their equalrightsfor what'sright, andto always believein their dreams because cometo Americafor a betterlife sinceAmericais the "land they of opportunities" theyhaveto stand to makethat opportunity up possible.