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“We're looking at a story we want to call "Am I Black enough for you?" That's that whole question of who determines what "Black enough" is. Is it color? And if it's color, then are you telling me that Clarence Thomas is Blacker than Louis Farrakhan? If it's not color then what's the line that determines whether you are?”

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Ed Gordon is an accomplished journalist, born on August 17, 1960. With over three decades of experience in the news industry, he is known for his in-depth investigative reporting and unique perspective. more

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