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Sports and entertainment have always been windows of opportunity for African Americans, when other doors were closed.

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Lynn Swann
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: March 7
Actor
American Football Player
Film Actor
Journalist
Politician
Sports Commentator
Television Presenter
North Maryville
Tennessee
Lynn Curtis Swann
Opportunity
Windows
Always
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African
Entertainment
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Americans
Doors
Sports

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I took several years of dance lessons that included ballet, tap and jazz. They helped a great deal with body control, balance, a sense of rhythm, and timing.
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