Nostrand Avenue proves its basic point: racism traumatizes and belittles Black men, women and communities. By the end, arsonists have torched many of Bed-Stuy’s historical landmarks, effectively symbolizing gentrification’s insidious function.
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Friday, November 8, 2013 – Much love and joy filled the room for Kamilah Aisha Moon’s first book of poetry
