A Quote by Bryant Terry

In terms of addressing some of the most impacted communities and historically excluded communities - often of color, often low income - there is this adage in specifically African American communities that on every corner in low income neighborhoods you'll find a liquor store.

Bryant Terry

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Bryant Terry
American - Chef
Born: January 24, 1976

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