Racism is a distraction. It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you from thinking you’re not good enough or that you’re not worthy.
— Toni Morrison Contemporary

Beloved, Nobel laureate

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Interview with Charlie Rose

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1998

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Humorous

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https://charlierose.com/videos/12665

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