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Today, a Son of Africa
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Sevenscore years ago a race of people bled from the whip. Twoscore and fourteen years ago they sat at the back of the bus. Today, a son of Africa holds highest office in the land. Yes we can... This son of Africa speaks of our patchwork heritage while voices from the past chant, We shall overcome. Yes we can... One generation removed from the ground that Lucy walked this son of Africa leads from the house built by slaves. These are auspicious times.

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Reviews of "Today, a Son of Africa"

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on January 30, 2010

I am certainly hoping that he is able to achieve what he had in mind and bring your country (and the world) some much needed change. Thank you, Leslie. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on August 12, 2009

Yes indeed, Leslie. Auspicious. -gene.

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