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Notes from Erin

Love Deserves Its Soundtrack

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Erin Ashley
Feb 08, 2026
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Hazel Scott and Adam Clayton Powell Jr., on their wedding day

Hi friends —

Last week, I finished reading With Love from Harlem by ReShonda Tate in under 24 hours because I could not put the book down.

The book follows acclaimed pianist Hazel Scott, once the most famous Black female entertainer in America. While it introduced me to Hazel and her friendships…

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