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“I think cultural appropriation has been an issue since the beginning of time and I think it's so important for us to tell our own stories and tell them the way we know how they're supposed to be told but also giving each other the exposure and access in order to do that.”

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Camille A. Brown
Camille A. Brown

Camille A. Brown is an outstanding dancer known for her unique dance style and profound understanding of dance art. Born in 1979, she has been passionate about dance since childhood and has continuously explored and broken through in her career. more

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