Culture Appreciation: Who is your favorite African American hero?

Culture Appreciation: Who is your favorite African American hero?
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Have to go with Richard Pryor. One of the first stand-up comedians I ever saw – on videotape, that is. Spoke with honesty, spoke from the heart, and had a fearless persona. And of course incredibly funny! (always a bonus when you’re a stand-up comedian.)
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