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AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange
Mama Gloria
Season 13
Episode 1301
This is the life story of Gloria Allen, a 73-year-old Black transgender woman from Chicago. Mama Gloria explores Gloria's journey - from her realization that she was a girl to her gender reassignment surgery and career as the proprietor of a charm school for young trans people. The film highlights the unconditional love Gloria received from her family and the love she gives to her chosen children.
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