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One of the most important and least understood true stories of our nation, the fight for representation is an ongoing and epic quest to build the democracy sketched out in the Constitution but unfinished in the twenty-first century. With impeccable research and exhilarating prose, Represent tells the story of voting rights in the United States from the American Revolution up to the present day.

There are few figures and leaders of recent American history of greater social and political consequence than Jesse Jackson, and few more relevant for America’s current political climate. In the 1960s, Jackson served as a close aide to Dr. Martin Luther King, meeting him on the notorious march to legitimate the American democratic system in Selma, and continued his political legacy, inspiring a generation of Black and Latino politicians and activists. In I Am Somebody, David Masciotra argues that Jackson’s legacy must be rehabilitated in the history of American politics.

Why I Love Black Women is based on a book by Michael Eric Dyson. In this interview show, Dr. Dyson explores the influences and journeys of beautiful Black Queens. Michael highlights and celebrates Black Women of all walks of life from celebrities and fighter pilots to third-grade teachers who schooled Vice-Presidents and actors alike. Black, White, Latin, Gay, Trans or Straight let's cherish and revere the female force that is the Black Woman. Yes, we’ve all been impacted by Black Girl Magic. Executive Producers are Andre Jetmir and Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.