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James McBride

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

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Drawing from two perspectives of an African American man and a Jewish woman between a grocery store and a theater.

Lost Histories of Coexistence

James McBride’s new novel tells a story of solidarity between Black and Jewish communities.

by Ayana Mathis via The Atlantic on August 8, 2023

Troops from the 92nd Infantry Division move past a destroyed Mark VI tank on the outskirts of Ponsacco, Italy, on Sept. 1, 1944.

A Young WWII Soldier’s Remains Could Be Those of Spike Lee’s Lost Cousin

Military experts seeking to identify partial skeleton in an anonymous grave.

by Michael E. Ruane via Retropolis on June 28, 2022

A photograph of John Brown and scraps of his writing.

The Irrevocable Step

John Brown and the historical novel.

by Willis McCumber via The Baffler on May 2, 2022

Photograph of Redd Velvet (born Crystal Tucker) who started her career as a classically trained singer.

Keeping The Blues Alive

Is blues music a thing of the past? A festival in Memphis featuring musicians of all ages and nationalities shouts an upbeat answer.

by Touré via Smithsonian on August 26, 2016

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