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“There's something hypocritical about a city that keeps half of its population underground half of the time; you can start believing that there's much more space than there really is-to live, to work.”

Quote by Gloria Naylor

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Gloria Naylor was an American novelist known for her profound social commentary and rich literary works. Her novels often focus on issues of race, gender, and class, depicting the lives and struggles of the African American community. Born on January 25, 1950, she passed away on September 28, 2016. more

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