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A Great Night In Harlem

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On the night of Obama’s election, Maxie Jones witnesses change on the streets of Harlem. 

Tags Civil Rights Black culture Activism Family Historical Inspiring Optimistic Hopeful Uplifting

Storyteller

Maxie Jones

Original Air Date

March 8, 2022

Recorded Date

February 4, 2019

“They were handing the flyers only to the white drivers. They were in full KKK garb. They had the hoods, the gowns, everything.”

Maxie Jones

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