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'Black in Blues' explores the rich history of the color blue in Black culture

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Here & Now Newsroom

February 26, 2025

The cover of "Black in Blues" and author Imani Perry. (Courtesy of Ecco and Kevin Peragine)

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on Feb. 16, 2026. Click here for that audio.

Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks with Harvard professor and MacArthur recipient Imani Perry about her new collection of essays, "Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People." In the book, Perry explores how the color blue has been intertwined with Black history over centuries.

Book excerpt: 'Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People'

By Imani Perry

This segment aired on February 26, 2025.

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