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The Piano Lesson illustrates how legacies of pain and triumph are inherited through family heirlooms, particularly through the symbolism of music in Black history.
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Three Atlantic writers and editors share Juneteenth recommendations, highlighting cultural works by Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, Solange, and Gucci Mane.
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The Piano Lesson illustrates how legacies of pain and triumph are inherited through family heirlooms, particularly through the symbolism of music in Black history.
What to Watch, Read, and Listen To Today
Three Atlantic writers and editors share Juneteenth recommendations, highlighting cultural works by Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, Solange, and Gucci Mane.