The Uncomfortable Truth

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Part 1 - White Privilege: A Courageous Conversation with Curtis Linton Aug 11, 2020

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When it comes to racism, many white Americans can intellectualize it and some can personalize it through the experience of others but the real change will happen when white Americans understand their place in it and move to change that balance of privilege afforded to them merely because of the color of their skin.

Part 2 - And Justice for All Aug 04, 2020

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Judge Rupert Byrdsong is a black judge who faces racism even in his own courthouse as he continues to fight for the rights of everyone equally. Can there truly be justice for all?

Part 1 - And Justice for All Aug 04, 2020

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Judge Rupert Byrdsong is a black judge who faces racism even in his own courthouse as he continues to fight for the rights of everyone equally. Can there truly be justice for all?

Good Trouble: Remembering John Lewis Jul 28, 2020

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Luvaghn reflects on the life and legacy of his friend, John Lewis.

The Black Klansman: An Interview with Ron Stallworth Jul 21, 2020

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Ron Stallworth tricked the Klan into believing he was one of them. He joined us to share part of that stories and whole a lot more.v

The Boycott: Bankrupting Racism Jul 14, 2020

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There’s one color that all capitalists like and that is “federal green”. Boycotts were an effective tool to help end segregation. Could we use boycotts again today to bankrupt racism?

Congratulations, You’re Not a Racist… Now What? Jul 07, 2020

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Being a racist is bad. In fact, even the most overt racists out there will tell you they are not racist. For the rest of us, is merely saying you’re not a racist enough or do we need to go beyond that?

White Rage - A Conversation with Carol Anderson Jun 30, 2020

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Her book is back on the NYT Best Seller list and for very good reason. “White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide” as been called both “brilliant” (Robin DiAngelo) and “riveting” (Michael Eric Dyson). Carol, who appears in the award-winning film, “After Selma” sits down to reflect on the past and how it is shaping what we see happening today.

Black & Blue: Policing and Blacks Lives in America - Part II Jun 23, 2020

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Don Carter is a former police officer who spent nearly 10 years on the beat. He knows how the system works. He's also African American.

Black & Blue: Policing and Blacks Lives in America - Part I Jun 23, 2020

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Don Carter is a former police officer who spent nearly 10 years on the beat. He knows how the system works. He's also African American.