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Can’t We Honor James Brown’s Last Wish?

MR. DYNAMITE

The Godfather of Soul wanted the bulk of his estate to be used to educate the children of South Carolina. That hasn’t happened. Author James McBride explains why not.

Alex Belth

Published Apr. 16 2016 12:08AM EDT

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Alex Belth

Alex Belth

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