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The Lines Between Us: Two Families and a Quest to Cross Baltimore’s Racial Divide
Written by Lawrence Lanahan
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The two crisscrossing stories in this riveting book bring to life the structures, policies, and beliefs that divide us, compelling listeners to reflect on America’s inequality.
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Lawrence Lanahan
Lawrence Lanahan is an award-winning journalist and author whose work has appeared on Colorlines, NPR's Morning Edition, and Al-Jazeera America. A recipient of the Carey Institute's Logan Nonfiction Fellowship as well as the Columbia University's DuPont Award, he currently resides in Baltimore.
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