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The radical nature of the art is mentioned early on in the book, and Robin's framing of poetry as a way to reimagine our liberation struggle continues to inspire me to use my art and platform for the greater good of us all.\" — Joél Leon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item is part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/philadelphiaprintworks.com\/pages\/radical-roots\"\u003eRadical Roots\u003c\/a\u003e series, an ongoing series that honors the legacies of resistance, community care, and liberation movements that have shaped our world. 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