More Than the Man Behind the Dream: Remembering Dr. Clarence Jones

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Michael Franklin
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​Four Black speechwriters reflect on the life, legacy, and lasting influence of the civil rights strategist, Black press publisher, and trusted advisor to Martin Luther King Jr. ​Read More

Michael Franklin
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