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In Retrospect

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In this ever-evolving thing we call life, we find ourselves at the crossroads of society's reckonings and personal awakenings. Here, we delve into the profound nuances of our global narrative, while traversing the corridors of politics and culture.

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About Frederick Joseph

2X NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author | ILA Book Award Winner | Forbes Under 30 Marketer | 📚 We Alive, Beloved, Patriarchy Blues, Wakanda Forever: The Courage to Dream, Better Than We Found It, The Black Friend | Instagram: FredTJoseph | he/him

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