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What is the significance of the name “Just Us for Justice” and how does it relate to Maverick’s explanation of Thug Life?

The phrase “Just Us for Justice” is introduced as the name of a group established by Starr and her friends in Angie Thomas’ “The Hate U Give” to seek justice for Khalil, who was unarmed when he was shot and killed by a police officer. This phrase is significant because it calls attention to the structural injustices Black communities experience and the necessity of taking action as a group to address them.

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