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“Our highest ambition is to be included in the stream of American life, to be permitted to "play the game" as any other American; and is opposed to anything that aids in the exclusion; the face may be Africa, but the heart has the beat of Wall Street.”

Quote by Chester Himes

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Chester Himes was an American writer renowned for his works in the crime and detective genres. Born on July 29, 1909, in Columbus, Georgia, Himes spent much of his life in New York City. His writing frequently delved into themes of racial injustice and urban existence, solidifying his status as a pivotal figure in African American literature. more

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