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7. Oh dear, crunch.. I did not know that about Maya..

Reply to crunch60 (Reply #6)

Tue Oct 16, 2012, 08:09 PM

Oct 2012

I do know though that I was moved to tears just reading her thoughts on Voting being the Great Equalizer!

Thank you for adding your knowledge to this thread..it is very sad about the ugly racism that was experienced by all who have to endure it.

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