If we all lived half as much life as Toni has, we’d be so lucky! * She became an inner-city teacher at Crenshaw High School in Southern California where she taught drama and AP literature . * She was the subject of a book called "And Still We Rise" by Miles Corwin - And Still We Rise is an unforgettable story of transcending obstacles that would dash the hopes of any but the most exceptional spirits. * She was bff's with Bo Derek - yes, the movie star - and was on a greek island when John Derek left Linda Evans for 15 year old Bo. Toni was abandoned with Bo’s mom and Linda Evans with no way home in a foreign land. * She is also friends with Ann Margaret and has lots of old Hollywood tales to tell. * She did PR for some more famous people and she's good friends with Shari Belafonte Harper! * One of her former AP students wrote a book and dedicated it to Toni as her inspiration. * Plus much, much more!
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