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Notes from America with Kai Wright

Notes from America with Kai Wright is a show about the unfinished business of our history, and its grip on our future.

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Critical Race Theory: What It Actually Means

Critical Race Theory: What It Actually Means

Jelani Cobb, staff writer for The New Yorker, tells the fascinating story behind a provocative idea. Understanding the o... Read more

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When Barbie Stopped Being White

When Barbie Stopped Being White

The story of the first Black doll to have the name Barbie.  Until 1980, Barbie was always white. Mattel had made Black d... Read more

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