On this first day of Black August 2021, we look at how the cotton industry made kings in america. We'll keep you updated on the latest efforts in the slavery abolitionist movement and discuss recent news as it relates to the struggle.

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And of course, as always, we've got music and poetry that will touch your soul and move your body. Including bringing the voices of the ancestors back to life in our Bridging The Gap segment.