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African American ALOUD Podcasts

Numerous African American-related events have taken place at the Mark Taper Auditorium as part of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles’ ALOUD series. Explore the best of those conversations:


Ta-Nehisi Coates: Between the World and Me | Podcast

photograph of Ta-Nehisi and book cover


A Tribute to Wanda Coleman | Podcast

photo of wanda coleman and her book cover


Americanah: A Novel | Podcast

photo of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and book cover of her book Americanah

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