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Dayton Literary Peace Prize Advancing Peace through Literature 2024 Winners Nonfiction WinnerVictor LuckersonBuilt From the Fire NonfictionRunnerupTania BraniganRed Memory Statement of Equal Justice June 19 2020 The Dayton Literary Peace Prize is dedicated to advancing peace through the power of the written word. There can never be peace without justice and equity for all people but particularly for individuals of color and those who have been historically marginalized. The Dayton Literary Peace Prize stands with all those in the United States and around the world who are lifting up their words and voices to call for justice and an end to oppression and systemic racism. Words educate inspire exalt and move us to reflect and change.