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In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Words can build, heal, inspire—and sometimes hurt. In her children's book Words, author Katherine Davis-Gibbon reminds us of the incredible power language holds, even in the smallest voices.
In this episode, Katherine shares the inspiration behind her story, the creative process of writing for young readers, and why she believes helping children understand the impact of their words is essential. We also explore how parents, teachers, and caregivers can use Words to spark meaningful conversations about kindness, empathy, and communication.
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