Who Closed the Book? The Disappearance of Black Bookstores in America Black bookstores were once the heartbeat of our communities—spaces of knowledge, culture, resistance, and liberation. In this episode of The Lifestrong Project, we sit down with the filmmakers behind the upcoming documentary “They Said Niggas Don’t Read: The Rise & Fall of Black Bookstores.” Together, we break down: ✔️ How Black bookstores shaped political thought & cultural identity ✔️ Why these spaces were systematically removed across the U.S. ✔️ COINTELPRO’s role in targeting Black intellectual hubs ✔️ The legacy these stores left behind—and why their story matters now more than ever If you care about culture, truth, and preserving our history… this is the episode you need to hear. Listen, subscribe, and share. Let’s keep the legacy alive. 

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MAGA Trespassers at TSU: White Supremacy on Tour Earlier this week, a group of white conservatives decided to “tour” Tennessee State University, an HBCU, without authorization.

TSU didn’t invite them, yet they showed up in red hats to intimidate. That’s political violence. Proud TSU students and staff shut them down. Read more: unchainedblackpoet.substack.com/p/maga-tresp...

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Free to All: How Public Spaces Strengthen the Heart of Detroit Free to All: How Public Spaces Strengthen the Heart of Detroit

DETROIT - Free to All: How Public Spaces Strengthen the Heart of Detroit:
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