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January 15, 2026 - Congressman Jim Clyburn, Scottish Fish, and To Be Read Conference
In “The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation,” Jim Clyburn revisits the lives of eight Black congressmen from South Carolina who served during Reconstruction, testing the meaning of representation in the aftermath of slavery. Drawing on history and his own decades in Congress, Clyburn reflects on their legislative ambitions, the backlash they faced, and why their brief moment in power still shapes American democracy today.
Boston-based Celtic quintet Scottish Fish joins The Culture Show with music rooted in tradition and sharpened by years of…
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