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“If you're black living in the community and you want to change things, there are going to be things that happen. That's true of anybody. I mean you could use celebrity as a similar metaphor.”

Quote by Cheo Hodari Coker

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Cheo Hodari Coker

Cheo Hodari Coker is an American screenwriter known for his contributions to the television industry. His works include 'Black Panther: The Cartel' and 'Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon.' His exact birth and death dates are unknown. more

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