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Mamdani, Black Farmers & ICE: Stories BIPOC Media Uncover

Season 2 Episode 217 | 26m 46s

Explore the top headlines of the month — and stories you won’t find in mainstream media — in this timely episode of Meet the BIPOC Press. From New York City, hear how BIPOC journalists are covering mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. And from the U.S. South, we discuss new legislation from the United States Department of Agriculture that will have devastating impacts on Black farmers.

Aired: 04/04/25 | Expires: 04/04/26
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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