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Why many Black Americans feel a special kinship with Dolly Parton

The late superstar Dolly Parton had an incredible legacy in American culture. That was even true from a Black American viewpoint. The Black Wall Street Times' Nehemiah Frank describes Parton's impact.

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Jordan-Marie Smith
Jordan-Marie Smith is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.
Justine Kenin is an editor on All Things Considered.
Adrian Florido
Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.