Active Quote by Mario Van Peebles

“My father, Melvin van Peebles, and my mother were both very active politically when I was a kid. The first time I was allowed to stay up late was to attend a demonstration.” quote by Mario Van Peebles — Download Open image

“My father, Melvin van Peebles, and my mother were both very active politically when I was a kid. The first time I was allowed to stay up late was to attend a demonstration.”

Mario Van Peebles

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