Dark-skinned people living in northern locales are most at risk, as they absorb sunlight more poorly than light-skinned folks.

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"He's thoughtful, he's articulate, he's handsome, he doesn't fit any of the stereotypes of the dangerous dark-skinned black male that people see every day on television, " Mr Westen said.

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