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Rising voices

Sparking conversations and breaking down barriers in celebration of Black History Month
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  • Turning up the volume: how musician Mykal Kilgore boldly champions black-queer identity

    Through his work, musician and Broadway performer Mykal Kilgore hopes to break down barriers
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  • As director of poetry events for DC social justice-geared community hub Busboys and Poets, spoken word artist Pages Matam not only ignites important conversations, but helps others tell their stories

    Passing the mic: how Pages Matam spurs change through spoken word

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  • Imani Perry examines the layered interplay between race, history, justice and culture – and her important work is driving conversations.

    Depth, complexity and beauty: this Princeton professor urges us to reclaim black history

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