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Classics Scholar Dr. Anika Prather on Healing the Present by Studying the Past

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Literature, Representation, and Social Justice

This chapter explores the vital role of representation in literature, particularly regarding classic texts and their historical impact on social justice movements. It emphasizes the contributions of influential figures like Martin Luther King and Frederick Douglass, and critiques the traditional literary canon for its lack of diversity. The discussion also highlights the complexities of teaching Critical Race Theory in schools and advocates for an educational reform that embraces a more inclusive narrative of America's history.

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