This week on The Black Perspective, Andrea Coleman sits down with former Atlanta mayor and Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms for a conversation about leadership, politics, and the future of Georgia.

Vanessa Tyler explores the rich history of South Carolina's Historic Brattonsville with Margaret Parson-Willins, discussing the site's important role in preserving African American history.

Mike Stevens speaks with Dr. Larry Watson of South Carolina State University about the often-overlooked contributions Black Americans have made while fighting for the nation's freedom throughout history.

Esther Dillard talks with author and illustrator Charnelle Pinkney Barlow about her heartfelt new children's book, Two Artists, Grandad and Me, inspired by the artistic legacy of her grandfather, legendary illustrator Jerry Pinkney.

Katie Gray continues her three-part conversation with former rapper, songwriter, and political activist Mopreme Shakur, discussing his memoir, This Thug's Life: An Unapologetically Black Story.

And Doug Davis sits down with a Los Angeles community leader working to end pretextual police stops, followed by a conversation with a Black cannabis entrepreneur about the challenges Black business owners continue to face in the multibillion-dollar cannabis industry.

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