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To The Contrary

TTC Extra: Charleston Church Shooting & Social Issues

Season 24 Episode 15 | 7m 10s

The country is grieving the loss of nine lives after a mass shooting at a historical black church in Charleston, SC. The crime was motivated by hate for African-Americans, according to statements made by the killer himself. The country now looks at the social issues surrounding the tragedy. PANEL: Joseph Jones, Christopher Johnson, David Martosko, Colbert King

Funding for TO THE CONTRARY is provided by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Park Foundation and the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation.
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