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Beah Richards was an American actress, poet, and playwright known for her powerful performances on stage and screen. She earned acclaim for her roles in films such as "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and "Beloved." Richards was also a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, using her art to advocate for social justice and equality. Her contributions to theater and film, along with her activism, made her a respected and influential figure in American culture.
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"For me life is a challenge. And it will be a challenge if I live to be 100 or if I get to be a trillionaire."

Life, Challenge, Will
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"Both class and race survive education, and neither should. What is education then? If it doesn't help a human being to recognize that humanity is humanity, what is it for? So you can make a bigger salary than other people?"

Education, People, Being, Class
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"Heaven and earth! How is it that bodies join but never meet?"

Heaven,
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"Race, what is that? Race is a competition, somebody winning and somebody losing. Blood doesn't run in races! Come on!"

Winning, Blood, Competition, Losing
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