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Tre Johnson's vital, democratic vision of Black genius

Tre Johnson's vital, democratic vision of Black genius

Washington Post2 days ago
On June 8, thousands of people braved stifling heat and the threat of rain to crowd onto the streets of South Philadelphia. They piled an array of dishes — from 'Black American Chinese Food' to jerk chicken and collard greens — onto their plates. They browsed through stalls selling vibrant jewelry and airbrushed T-shirts featuring the faces of rappers and Black civil rights leaders. They cheered on dance performers.
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