A Story Black People Have Heard That White People Have Been Afraid To Hear For Far Too Long

Things I’m pretty sure we all can agree on:1. Racism still exists. (If you think it doesn’t, you’ll want to watch this.)2. The statistics in this video are appalling and clearly not an anomaly. 3. We have to find a new way forward because the status quo isn’t working.4. Melissa Harris-Perry is speaking the truth.

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Adam Mordecai

Aug 20, 2014

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