Natasha Trethewey Quotes

I find myself frequently introducing myself to someone, saying that, you know, I've grown up black and biracial in the United States.

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• I find myself frequently introducing myself to someone, saying that, you know, I've grown up black and biracial in the United States.

  

  Natasha Trethewey
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