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“Last time I was down South, I walked into this restaurant. This white waitress came up to me and said, 'We don't serve colored people here.' I said, 'That's all right, I don't eat colored people. Bring me a whole fried chicken.' About that time, these three cousins came in. You know the ones I mean, Ku, Klux and Klan. They said, 'Boy, we're givin' you fair warnin. Anything you do to that chicken, we're gonna do to you.' "So I put down my knife and fork, picked up that chicken, and kissed it.”

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This novel delves into the complexities of racial identity and societal dynamics, addressing sensitive topics with a focus on the African American experience. more

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English biography, 120-180 words more

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