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Third World Press set to recover from flood damages, thanks to hundreds of donations

Haki Madhubuti, founder and director of Third World Press

Third World Press set to recover from flood damages, thanks to hundreds of donations

Since its founding in 1967, Third World Press has been a beacon for Black literature. But the publishing house faced a major setback after a devastating flooded basement in December 2022. Now, with the help of donations, it’s back on track to replace all of its damaged books by July.

Reset learns more about the impact Third World Press has had on Chicago and beyond, and how poetry has influenced Madhubuti’s life and career.

GUEST: Haki Madhubuti, poet, activist and founder of Third World Press Foundation

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