My Mom Is 55, Is Black, and Just Returned to Work in a Doctor’s Office in New York City. That’s Why I’m Scared

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                <h1>My Mom Is 55, Is Black, and Just Returned to Work in a Doctor’s Office in New York City. That’s Why I’m Scared</h1>

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                <p class="sans">By <a rel="author" href="https://www.the74million.org/contributor/rainier-harris/">Rainier Harris</a></p>

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