Roots That Speak: 6 Books That Highlight Black And Native Stories

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By Lynnette Nicholas ·Updated November 20, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

Having the audacity to pursue truth is a courageous act. And, when studying historical texts or reading for leisure, it is important to examine the written word comparatively. Because the question often remains: whose truth, experience, or history is being told and from what perspective? On a recent trip to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, I had the opportunity to

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