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  • February 21, 2021February 21, 2021

These 5 books by Black women are must-reads this month – and any month

By Candace McDuffie, Correspondent, Christian Scientist Monitor Black feminist thought has become crucial to how we navigate the social, economic, and political currents in America. To un

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NY Times

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  • Framing David Hockney’s Greatest Art
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NPR

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https://youtu.be/hI1UcHIxK1Y?si=QdV2nwcTpGhpUsOC

The Progressive

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https://youtu.be/ryXsRRonhVc?si=61yPXXV3PS9VEBKv

FactCheck.org

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Snopes.com

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