Henry Saint Clair Fredericks (Taj Mahal) Quotes

My grandparents on my father's side came to this country from the Caribbean with a strong connection to Africa and no shame about it.

Henry Saint Clair Fredericks

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• My grandparents on my father's side came to this country from the Caribbean with a strong connection to Africa and no shame about it.

  

  Henry Saint Clair Fredericks
  • Country
  • Father
  • Strong