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What MLK would make of the USA in 2021 | Ft. Author Beverley Jenkins

24 min · 26 de ene de 2021
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The 92nd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King´s birthday is a poignant opportunity to consider the impact of his legacy. Award-winning author Beverly Jenkins [https://beverlyjenkins.net/] approaches this moment in our history with clear eyes. Today, she joins Areva for a compelling and timely conversation on a dream deferred.

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