Dr. Ron Daniels, veteran activist, scholar, President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, and host of Vantage Point, shares reflections on the historic 1972 National Black Political Convention in Gary, Indiana. He offers firsthand insights on its vision, challenges, and lasting impact on the Black political movement.
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