Isolation Quote by Roxie Roker

“I wish there was more for minorities than sitcoms. I'd like to see a soap opera about blacks. People don't live in isolation anymore.” quote by Roxie Roker — Download Open image

“I wish there was more for minorities than sitcoms. I'd like to see a soap opera about blacks. People don't live in isolation anymore.”

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