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‘The Color Purple’ Can Survive Alice Walker’s Prejudice

By Deirdre Jonese Austin
'The Color Purple,' Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Jan 19, 2024
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In her support of Icke and Rowling, Walker seems to have lost sight of her own claims about God and humanity that are revealed in The Color Purple and other works.

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'The Color Purple,' Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.