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Leaf Seligman's avatar

I so appreciate you and your prophetic voice. And I pre-ordered your book the first time you invited readers to do so. As a white kid growing up in the south in the 60s preaching to the skunk cabbage and osage orange trees, pretending to be Dr. King, it was the words of Black authors that shaped me, taught me, illumined me, and that hasn't changed.

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Nancy Wolter's avatar

Your eloquence so moves me always and can’t wait to see movie and read your book. Love that you name this inexplicable denial of the impact of Black artists on everything we call American culture: our musicals, jazz, blues, dance, poetry, literature, fashion, style. Migod.

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Leon Brown, Jr.'s avatar

Insightful and informative, Frederick! Thank you.

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Robin Kess's avatar

Can't wait to support this film. Thank you for your analysis and deep narratives. I learn from you and appreciate you.

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Kris Jackson's avatar

Pre-ordered your book via Bookshop. Your voice moves and motivates me. Thank you!

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