This summer, let's unite to celebrate and respect our Black culture and Christian faith despite the ongoing challenges to our liberties. We are presently confronted with issues like attacks on critical race theory, diversity initiatives, and the truthful teaching of America's racial past. As we prepare ourselves for the upcoming academic year, let's face these challenges with an unyielding commitment to lifelong learning.

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Shockingly, 33% of high school graduates never read another book in their lifetime, and 42% of college graduates never pick up a book after college. In the past five years, 70% of US adults have not visited a bookstore, and 80% of US families did not purchase or read a book in the previous year.

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In light of the historical attempts to prohibit our ancestors from learning how to read and write, a revolutionary act this week could be visiting a bookstore or local library and selecting a great book to read.

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