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Jonathan Escoffery’s ‘If I Survive You’ Takes Readers on a Journey Through Identity, Blackness and Miami

Jonathan Escoffery’s debut book “If I Survive You” presents a series of connected stories about an immigrant family from Jamaica trying to acclimate to life in America. The characters tackle racism, belonging, natural disasters and generational divides. A native of Miami now based in Oakland, Escoffery joins us to talk about storytelling and his decades-long journey to publishing a book. see more
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A collage of five Latinx dancers, each representing a different dance practice, with a banner in the front that says "If Cities Could Dance"
Five Dance Films to Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month
KQED’s If Cities Could Dance series spotlights Latinx artists creating new spaces and connection for their communities.
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