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Barnes & Noble Suspends Black History Month Initiative After Backlash

‘IS IT REALLY THIS HARD?’

The bookseller sparked controversy with plans to release classic novels with new cover art featuring people of color.

Emma Tucker
Emma Tucker
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Emma Tucker

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