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Episode 99: Ben Jealous

The World in Time / Lapham’s Quarterly

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Heritage and Resistance: A Family Legacy

This chapter reflects on the speaker's childhood summers with their grandmother, highlighting the rich heritage and activism of a black family in America. It explores themes of race, identity, and familial legacies, including a connection to significant historical figures and events. The narrative emphasizes the importance of remembering ancestors' struggles for freedom and education, illustrating how these stories shape contemporary socio-political movements.

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