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“I established relationships with so many of those Iran students that went on for years.And they were so different from American students. They seemed to worship their teachers. The professors were major to them. They wanted to give gifts, and you'd have to say, oh, no, no, you can't do that.”

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David C. Driskell

David C. Driskell is an American artist renowned for his contributions to the field of African American art. His works, which blend painting, sculpture, and printmaking, explore themes of race, history, and cultural identity. more

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