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Why Maurice Carlos Ruffin Left a Law Career to Pursue Writing

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

Hello friends,

We hope you enjoyed last week’s Ursa production of “Ghetto University,” by Maurice Carlos Ruffin.

Today, Deesha Philyaw and Dawnie Walton are back with an inspiring conversation with Ruffin, about the making of the stories from his acclaimed collection, The Ones Who Don’t Say They Love You, and his creative journey, leaving a law career to pursue his writing.

Get the full transcript and episode reading list here.

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