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Richmond, Virginia: Hidden in Plain Sight

Season 2 Episode 201 | 26m 00s

After the killing of George Floyd, the city of Richmond, Virginia – former capital of the Confederacy – became a focus of international attention. Earl Bridges and Craig Martin speak with members of the community who fight against racial inequality including a young black entrepreneur and a museum curator. They talk about ways to set aside reminders of Richmond’s slave past.

Aired: 01/06/22 | Expires: 01/06/26
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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