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The storm came. Lives were washed away. Ancient pains resurfaced. Now it is time for a sea of change.

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Tavis Smiley
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: September 13
Businessperson
Journalist
Radio Personality
Talk Show Host
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Television Producer
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