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Anderson obliterates the myths and illusions of black progress and brings together data and information from many different sources to construct a framework for solutions to the dilemma of Black America

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that "African-inspired vegetarian dishes are as much a part of the American culinary table as apple pie

Presenting the essential writings of black lesbian poet and feminist writer Audre Lorde

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