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You see all races in music, and in dance and theatre, so why can't we see it in fashion?

Naomi Campbell

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Naomi Campbell
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: May 22
Actor
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Model
Philanthropy
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Naomi Elaine Campbell
Music
Races
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