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HERITAGE by COUNTEE CULLEN

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First Line: WHAT IS AFRICA TO ME
Last Line: In the least way realized / They and I are civilized
Subject(s): AFRICA; AFRICAN AMERICANS - HISTORY; BLACK HERITAGE;

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