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" I remain committed to telling the stories of women of the African diaspora, particularly those stories that don't often find their way into the mainstream media. "

Lynn Nottage

Stories

Women

Those

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Lynn Nottage

Power

Standing

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Lynn Nottage

Small

Revolution

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" The people sometimes who are closest to us are the ones who bear the brunt of our frustration. "

Lynn Nottage

Bear

Sometimes