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American Black Journal
‘The Spirit of Justice,’ September is Black Reading Month
Season 52
Episode 37
A new book, “The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race and Resistance,” by historian and New York Times bestselling author Jemar Tisby tells the untold stories of Black activists in the fight against racism. Plus, September is Black Reading Month Co-Founder Malik Yakini discusses the observance’s 45-year history, its goals and literacy issues in this country.
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