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Suddenly ordinary: Oprah, Obama
Marjorie Valbrun is a Washington, D.C.-based journalist. A slightly longer version of this article appeared in TheRoot.com , a magazine of commentary from a variety of black perspectives.
They both have unique names and amazing life stories. They have legions of adoring fans who find them inspiring. They have sold millions of books and can fill stadiums like rock stars.
Few black Americans...
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