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Multi-racial Families: THE SPECTACULAR QUIET & SMALL STEPS

Season 3 Episode 304 | 27m 56s

Over 34 million Americans – ten percent of the population – identify as multiracial. Despite being one of the fastest growing segments, mixed race youth often feel unseen. In THE SPECTACULAR QUIET, filmmaker Sierra Buah explores the challenges of being mixed race in a white school. In SMALL STEPS, Marcus Salazar navigates being black and latino while being raised by his white grandmother.

Aired: 03/31/26 | Expires: 01/04/26
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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Two teens take aim at the stereotypes they face being blind and autistic.
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