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All the struggles that were fought for here in the United States for African Americans, you now enjoy the privileges of. You now come here and can enjoy privileges that were fought for by African Americans over several generations.

Danai Gurira

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Danai Gurira
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: February 14
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Danai Jekesai Gurira
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