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In song and poetry, 'Nina' and 'Just Us' offer ways to start a conversation on race

Oct 15, 2021 · 17m
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  • 'Nina' and 'Just Us' offer conversations on race through art.
  • Traci Todd's book is a biography of Nina Simone.
  • Claudia Rankine's work combines poetry, essays, and images on race.

Guests on This Episode

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Christian Robinson
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Claudia Rankine
1 podcast appearance
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Traci Todd
1 podcast appearance

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