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Black Lives Rising

9m 26s

Ruby Sales, the legendary civil rights activist, and Traci Blackmon, a spiritual leader of the Black Lives Movement, talk about being born into the tradition of youth uprisings. For generations, black youths have sacrificed their lives in service of social and racial justice. Ruby and Traci share their anguish, their inspiration, and their hopes for the future.

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What can comic books and superheroes teach us about faith and social justice?
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Telling the story of a man I called uncle.
Looking back at some of the changes in the religious landscape over the past 20 years.
As our program comes to an end we look back at some of our most memorable stories.
We recall religious beliefs and practices and the power of rituals.
Final look back at some of our most memorable stories and interviews.
As our program comes to an end we look back at some of our most memorable stories.
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