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  • 23 Nov 21

100 Voices #AllAgainstRacism: Why-Axis – "I believe that working together in Ireland is crucial"

100 Voices #AllAgainstRacism: Why-Axis – "I believe that working together in Ireland is crucial"
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Why-Axis shares his thoughts and experiences as part of 100 Voices: #AllAgainstRacism.

Why-Axis,
musician

Things begin to happen for us when we start working together. Simple. I can’t tell you how many opportunities have come to me from working with others. I believe that working together in Ireland is crucial. So let’s do it.

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Special thanks to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission for their support in this project.

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