"Mom came from what has been called the poorest place in America - Lake Providence, Louisiana. She was born on the south side of the Mississippi which was mainly African American and even poorer than the rest."

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About Dustin Lance Black

Dustin Lance Black is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and activist best known for writing Milk, which earned the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. He has also worked extensively on LGBTQ rights advocacy and related film and television projects.

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