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Nov. 4, 2005 — - She's written a book called "How to Rent a Negro" and created a satirical Web site, www.rent-a-negro.com. But damali ayo insists she is not a racist and is not making fun of white people. "I've had people who've accused me of being a racist, and it's just not true," said the Portland, Ore.-based African-American conceptual artist (who believes her name looks best in lowercase letters). "People have accused me of making fun of white people. What I'm really trying to do is create real dialogue, start conversation between people who have read the book or...