Yo Columbia! How America's National Symbol Came Down Off Her Pedestal and Found Her Groove

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Exploring themes of identity and heritage, the story follows an older Manhattan magazine executive who becomes captivated by a young brown girl. Their journey leads them on a quest to uncover Scott Joplin's lost operas and to discover the identity of a black model from the Gilded Age, whose images symbolize America. This narrative intertwines personal and cultural histories, highlighting the significance of art and representation in understanding the past.