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But Why Live: A Discussion About Race And Racism

2020/6/19
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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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Juneteenth, an unofficial holiday in the U.S., celebrates the liberation of slaves, particularly those in Galveston, Texas, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It highlights the importance of freedom and the struggle for equality for African Americans.

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In this special live episode But Why held a discussion about race and racism with the authors of ABCs of Diversity), Y. Joy Harris-Smith and Carolyn Helsel. You can listen to But Why Live at vpr.org and call-in every Friday at 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time through June 26, 2020. This program is in collaboration with the Vermont Agency of Education to bring interactive educational opportunities to students while schools are closed.

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