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My dad worked two jobs and moved us to the suburbs, and just being a black person, I went through a lot of racism and being called names and being bullied every single day. And it was hard. I didn't have any friends.

Sherri Shepherd

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Sherri Shepherd
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: April 22
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