One of Toni Morrison’s grandparents was an infant born into slavery. Think about that. And consider those ridiculous, bereft folks who think being white is somehow superior. Slave grandparent. Nobel-Prize-winning granddaughter. The social chasm Chloe Wofford* jumped with her intelligence Never even looking down at the height.
*Her birth name.
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