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Remembering Freedom Singer Bernice Johnson Reagon

Fresh Air

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Legacy in a Trunk: The Horne Family Story

This chapter explores the Horne family's historical journey, highlighting their contributions to black life in America through a trunk of ancestral papers. It discusses the struggles and achievements of black individuals in the late 19th century, providing a nuanced look at the black middle class and the impact of their legacy on later civil rights movements.

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