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“We were always there.” That was the takeaway Sadeqa Johnson  shared with everyone who attended the Mahogany Books Sadeqa Johnson in Conversation with Victoria Christopher Murray event at MLK Library in Washington, DC on February 10, 2026. “We were always there.” At a time when Black history is trying to be erased, this conversation was a beacon of joy. Two powerhouse authors sat on that stage and reminded us why historical fiction matters: it brings Black history to life. A

Title: The Acts of Forgiveness Author: Maura Cheeks Genre: fiction literary BUY the hardback ADD on The Story Graph Acts of Forgiveness follows Willie Revel, a former journalist who returns home to help save her family’s struggling construction business just as a new reparations law is introduced, one that allows Black families to seek justice for racial harms done to past generations. The Revel family spans four generations and each one views the law differently, mirroring