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Historian for Social Change

The sound of his name says a lot: John Hope Franklin. One of America’s greatest historians and black writers, his books and life gave direction to so much social change.  John Hope Franklin (1914-2009) taught at the University of Chicago from 1964 to 1982, … Continue reading

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Voices and Freedoms: A History of Jazz

A sweeping history of jazz from its roots in African and Blues music to the present day, Voices and Freedoms presents ways to understand and appreciate jazz’s major stars and its musical evolution more deeply.  The book was also made … Continue reading

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