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Remembering Freedom Singer Bernice Johnson Reagon

Fresh Air

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Shadows of Authority

This chapter delves into the speaker's upbringing under a strict, authoritative preacher father, examining the conflict between faith and personal identity. Through their experiences as a young writer, they confront the challenges of societal expectations and the reception of their works across cultural divides.

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