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Living in the Shadows


Living in the Shadows, the man of color Looks for work, only to be turned down. Another day for food stamps and support from his wife Living in the Shadows, the man of color looks for friendly faces, but none to be found. Despite his effort to make friends, he can't and never has been able to his whole life. Living in the shadows, the man of color is discriminated against in his town. Unable to support his family, he is ashamed and takes his own life.
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