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FICTION
Every Opportunity
His mother used to tell him that if he’d eat his oatmeal, he’d be president
May
1
1937
CHESTER B. HIMES
Every Opportunity
CHESTER B. HIMES
May
1
1937
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FICTION
Every Opportunity
His mother used to tell him that if he’d eat his oatmeal, he’d be president
May
1
1937
CHESTER B. HIMES
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