The whole story is long and filled with heartbreak. We know, now you really want to hear more. Let’s start by saying that she was given away by her family. Next, in response to your inevitable question, “Why would anyone give her away?!?” Two words—one color—brown skin. “Beware brown skin” her white grandmother was told—or learned somehow. So, lesson number one—grandmothers are not always so sweet. She could’ve learned that lesson from Red Riding Hood, but instead, Life was touched by the Muses and decided to give our organic twin firsthand lessoning.
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