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Jokes aside, a serious point on black, Jewish dialogue

Ron Jones (left) and Larry Tish play stereotypical characters Mabel and Ester during a skit in 'The Black Jew Dialogues.'' Ron Jones (left) and Larry Tish play stereotypical characters Mabel and Ester during a skit in "The Black Jew Dialogues.''
By Steve Maas
Globe Correspondent / January 29, 2009

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