Why Strong, Female Role Models are Important: Yvette & Debra
By A Mystery Man Writer
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Debra knew it was important to make sure her daughter Yvette had African-American role models to look up to, especially growing up in a small, mostly-white Texan town. Find out exactly what Debra did - and what she SAID to raise a strong, confident black woman today.
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