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Which selection from the article BEST explains why Kennedy Mitchum wrote to Merriam-Webster?

A.) “Racism is not only prejudice against a certain race" due to the color of a person's skin, she wrote. "It is both prejudice combined with social and institutional power."

B.) Then she reflected on life during the COVID-19 quarantine, thinking, "I'm not really doing anything. I may as well keep trying."

C.) Eventually, Merriam-Webster agreed to adjust the language to clearly include systemic racism.

D.) "Women are treated in a way that sends a message our voices aren't as worthy," but women can bring
change, she said.

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

well because Merriam Webster eventually agreed to change the way they speak

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