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“It was rough being dark. I got heat from my own people more than anyone else. I remember going to my mom and saying, 'Why am I so black?' And she said, 'Because I'm black. You just gotta always work harder than the average bear.'”

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Bernie Mac, born Walter Bruce Frazier Jr., was an American comedian, actor, and producer. Known for his distinctive humor and acting skills, he rose to fame with his role in the sitcom 'The Bernie Mac Show'. Born on October 5, 1957, in Chicago, Mac passed away on August 9, 2008. more

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