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Black and white reach equality in the pursuit of happiness: for both it all looks grey
December
1
1962
JAMES BALDWIN
Color
JAMES BALDWIN
December
1
1962
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Color
Black and white reach equality in the pursuit of happiness: for both it all looks grey
December
1
1962
JAMES BALDWIN
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