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Black Excellence: The 8 Black Hands Literary Society and Book Club

Black Excellence: The 8 Black Hands Literary Society and Book Club
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During Black History Month, we here at Great School Voices are recognizing the SoBEO Black Excellence Awards honorees. The 8 Black Hands Literary Society and Book Club was the National Influencer awardee at the 2022 SoBEO Black Excellence Awards.

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