Black History Month murals in Phoenix; Ohio city celebrates 'Toni Morrison Day'
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A nonprofit has commissioned artists in Phoenix to paint 28 murals highlighting influential Black Americans over the 28 days in February that mark Black History Month. We speak with the organizer and one of the artists. And, Toni Morrison's hometown of Lorain, Ohio, is celebrating what would have been the renowned author's birthday. Her novels have been targets of book bans over the years. The Lorain Historical Society's executive director joins us.