After the dysfunction of Scandal’s Olivia and Fitz, Issa and Lawrence of Insecure, and just about every reality-TV…
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Tracy L. Scott
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Tracy L. Scott is a freelance writer and editor based in the Washington, D.C. area. She has contributed to The Washington Post, USA Today, BET.com and Essence magazine.
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