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HELPED are those who love all the colors of all the human beings, as they love all the colors of the animals and plants none of their children, nor any of their ancestors, nor any parts of themselves, shall be hidden from them.

Alice Walker

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Alice Walker
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: February 9
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