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" I found my place when I moved to London, where I chose to live, making my own tribe who were all from different backgrounds and places. The class thing is very dominant there, but in the cultural cross-fertilization, I felt a sense of belonging. "

Neneh Cherry

Belonging

Place

My Own

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Feet

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Road

Loved

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Work

Thought

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Always

Inspire

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