"I don't want you to praise me...Some praise me because I am a colored girl, and I don't want that kind of praise. I had rather you would point out my defects, for that will teach me something."

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Edmonia Lewis

Sculptor

Edmonia Lewis was a groundbreaking sculptor known for her works that explored themes of identity, race, and resilience, notably 'The Death of Cleopatra'.

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