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- ↑ Toronto Star: "Why I love being a black man - Contrary to a recent essay in the Guardian, there’s more to love about being black than not, writes David Swerdlick" November 18, 2013
- ↑ Washington Post: "The Root: The M Word" by David Swerlick July 30, 2008
- ↑ Bakersfield Californian: "RUTH L. CASSELLS Obituary" June 11, 2003