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“My roots are African. The birds I remember, the fruits I ate, the trees I climbed, they're African.”

Quote by Teresa Heinz

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Teresa Heinz, born on October 5, 1938, is an accomplished businesswoman known for her remarkable achievements in the food and beverage industry. more

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