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American Black Journal

‘The Spirit of Justice,’ September is Black Reading Month

Season 52 Episode 49

New York Times bestselling author and historian Jemar Tisby’s book “The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race and Resistance” tells the untold stories of Black activists in the fight against racism. Plus, September is Black Reading Month. The observance’s co-founder Malik Yakini discusses the observance’s 45-year history, its goals and literacy issues in this country.

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