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voters for dupes. . . . Scott saw the political game for what it was: a game of power."--Henry Louis Gates, Jr....... more

, accompanied by insightful accompanying text, a foreword by black history authority and renowned academic Henry Louis Gates, Jr...... more

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illustrated by legendary American artist Romare Bearden, Li l Dan, the Drummer Boy was just recently discovered. Dr. Henry Louis...... more

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