There were very few British black women on TV or in music when I was a teenager; when you're growing up, you need someone you can identify with. I remember at Christmas being bought a doll that didn't look anything like me, so I threw it away.
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"There were very few British black women on TV or in music when I was a teenager; when you're growing up, you need someone you can identify with. I remember at Christmas being bought a doll that didn't look anything like me, so I threw it away." — Alesha Dixon
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There were very few British black women on TV or in music when I was a teenager; when you're growing up, you need someone you can identify with. I remember at Christmas being bought a doll that didn't look anything like me, so I threw it away. — Alesha Dixon
About Alesha Dixon
Alesha Dixon was a Musician from United Kingdom (1978–present).
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Who said "There were very few British black women on TV or in music when I was a teenager…"?
This quote is attributed to Alesha Dixon, a Musician from United Kingdom.
When did Alesha Dixon live?
Alesha Dixon lived from 1978 – present.