WINNIE’S WAY
Winnie Mandela is a living goddess and a true queen. Thank you for helping to lend clarity to her struggle. If she were a man, it would be easier for most to deal with her. Nevertheless, she embodies the spirit of true womanhood and is a mother to her people.
GWENDOLYN (MAKEDA) SMITH
Burbank
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