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'Black Radical' Traces The Life And Legacy Of Activist William Monroe Trotter
Trotter was a Black newspaper editor in the early 20th century who advocated for civil rights by organizing mass protests. Historian Kerri Greenidge tells his story. Originally broadcast January 2021.
'Sum Of Us' Examines The Hidden Cost Of Racism — For Everyone
Author Heather McGhee draws on a wealth of economic data to make the case that discriminatory laws and practices that target African Americans also negatively impact society at large.
From Electrifying Rivers To Dimming The Sun, How Humans Try (And Fail) To Master Nature
New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert talks about the ways humans have harmed the natural world — and the unintended consequences of efforts to reverse the damage. Her new book is Under a White Sky.