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Into America

Into America is a show about being Black in America. These stories explore what it means to hold truth to power and this country to its promises. Told by people who have the most at stake.

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Ripples of Affirmative Inaction in California

Ripples of Affirmative Inaction in California

Nearly 30 years ago, California voters approved Prop 209, which banned affirmative action for the state’s public univers... Read more

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UPDATE: Into Reparations with Nikole Hannah-Jones

UPDATE: Into Reparations with Nikole Hannah-Jones

California’s official task force on reparations has delivered its final report to the state legislature.The report inclu... Read more

13 Jul 2023

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