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    Aug 15, 2018 2 minutes

    LETTER

    Feedback from readers

    Alvin Irby deserves a standing ovation for starting Barbershop Books, a literacy program for young Black boys (“Barbershop Books” by Christine Ro, July/August 2018). Irby’s commitment and accomplishments are a blessing. Thank you.

    GARR PARKS

    Savannah, Georgia

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