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New book explores the history of the American South

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New book explores how the American South has 'done the dirty work of the nation'

In her new book "South to America," author Imani Perry seeks to change how people view the American South and, thus, the country’s history as a whole. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Perry, who traveled through the southern regions of the U.S. and explored the complexities and misperceptions she found along the way.

02/02/2022

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