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Explore the lyrics of this song by the The Staple Singers and its message about obstacles to racial justice.

Poet Warsan Shire tells the story of a young Somali-born refugee in this poem from the film Brave Girl Rising.

Learn about the crucial historical moment in the civil rights struggle when the song "Soul Man" came into popularity.

A New York Times article addresses the role that social media played in rapidly bringing the events in Ferguson to national attention.

French writer Amin Maalouf describes the connection between violence and issues of identity and belonging.