"When I was in Africa, this voice came to me and said, "Richard, what do you see?" I said, "I see all types of people." The voice said, "But do you see any niggers?" I said, "No." It said, "Do you know why? 'Cause there aren't any.""

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Source: Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip, www.imdb.com. 1982.

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Richard Pryor

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Richard Pryor was a groundbreaking comedian and actor known for his candid exploration of race and identity in his work.

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