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Five Things To Read & Listen To

  • Writer: Joshua Ballance
    Joshua Ballance
  • Jun 15, 2020
  • 1 min read

Like many people, the events of the last few weeks, prompted by the murder of George Floyd, have encouraged me to think more seriously about my racist failings and those of our society. This is a list of five works that I’ve found particularly thought-provoking during this period and I recommend to you.



Thanks to Joanna Ward for suggesting The Bluest Eye and my sister Cressida Ballance for Just Mercy.



 
 
 

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