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Anna Deavere Smith

President Obama called for a 'we' nation in his Inauguration Address. Art convenes. It is not just inspirational. It is aspirational. It pricks the walls of our compartmentalized minds, opens our hearts and makes us brave. And that's what we need most in

Anna Deavere Smith

Inspirational

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Anna Deavere Smith highlights how art brings people together by breaking down mental barriers and encouraging emotional openness and courage. She connects this idea to President Obama's vision of unity, suggesting that art helps create the collective spirit necessary for a stronger society.

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