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'The Three Mothers' who paved the way for three extraordinary men

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Malcolm Axis's Mother, Louise Little

Malcolm's mother, louise little, was deemed unfit as a mother by a white doctor and committed to a psychiatric institution for 25 years. Many have even said, quoran quot, that she went crazy. And because all her family and loved ones are her children, and they're too young to advocate for her, she sent to an institution for25 years of her life. All her children are taken away from her. When you know more of the context that i include in the book,you better understand how racism and sexism are playing a role in sending her away against her will.

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