Also in the program, we reunite writer Lawrence Hill and stars from the cast and crew of The Book of Negroes to talk about its ongoing relevance. Bain said it's a reminder of the role Black women have always played in anti-racism work. "That is the history of Black women," she said. It reflects the fact that women have always been the leaders standing up for both Black women and Black men." Acclaimed Canadian author Lawrence Hill wrote The Book of Negroes.

Source: CBC News July 26, 2020 07:52 UTC