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Why Shanita Hubbard wants ‘ride or die’ women to be free
In her new book, Hubbard explores how putting others first has left Black women exhausted, overworked, and overlooked
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‘The Last Folk Hero’ recounts the legend of Bo Jackson
Author Jeff Pearlman tells us everything there is to know about the two-sport star
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Vikki Tobak’s ‘Ice Cold’ links rap’s gold chains to African traditions
New book tells the multifaceted story of hip-hop through its jewelry
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Joe Coscarelli explains why Atlanta is a ‘Rap Capital’
A city with a chip on its shoulder has proved its importance to hip-hop culture
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After winning silver at the Montreal Olympics, two Black women were treated as heroes in their Southern hometowns
Trish Roberts and Lusia Harris both came from places with histories of racist violence
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‘The Come Up’ is a riveting account of hip-hop’s rise from obscurity to ubiquity
Jonathan Abrams’ oral history features more than 300 interviews with creators of the culture
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Peniel E. Joseph Explores ‘The Third Reconstruction’ to make sense of today’s tense racial climate
Joseph spoke about his new book, the need for abolition, and how to create a new, more just world
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William ‘Sandy’ Darity insists federal dollars are the only path to full reparations
Duke professor’s book ‘From Here to Equality’ moves topic from the fantastical to the possible
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Meet the man who helped Michael K. Williams tell his story
Jon Sternfeld talks about working with the actor on his memoir, ‘Scenes From My Life’