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Quote by Alice Walker

“I'm pore, I'm black, I may be ugly and can't cook, a voice say to everything listening. But I'm here.”

Quote by Alice Walker

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Alice Walker is a renowned American author born on February 9, 1944. Her works are known for their profound social criticism and feminist ideas, with notable titles including 'The Color Purple' and 'Beloved'. more

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