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- ↑ Baruch, Yolanda. "Aunjanue Ellis And Director Christine Swanson Shine Light On Civil Rights Activist Fannie Lou Hamer". Forbes.
- ↑ Jackson, Angelique (January 12, 2023). "'Abbott Elementary,' 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' and 'The Woman King' Dominate NAACP Image Award Nominations".
- ↑ "Christine Swanson To Direct Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Kemba Smith Story For BET". BlackFilmandTV.com.