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The American Project

Written by: Osha Gray Davidson
  • Summary

  • A deep dive into the issue of reparations for slavery and its legacy.
    Osha Gray Davidson 2020
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Episodes
  • Introduction to Season 1: Reparations
    Jan 15 2020

    In this short preview of Season 1, I introduce myself and say a bit about where we're headed: a deep dive into the issue of reparations for slavery and its continuing legacy. You'll hear from experts and from a rich library of archival recordings about an issue that has its roots deep into American history.

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    8 mins
  • The Greensboro Sit-In, February 1, 1960
    Feb 1 2020

    Sixty years ago today in Greensboro, North Carolina, four Black college students walked into the local Woolworth's and began what became the lunch-counter sit-in movement. It was a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights in America. I recently talked with Jibreel Khazan, one of the four student from North Carolina A&T, about that day and what led up to it.

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    9 mins
  • Are Reparations Even Possible?
    Mar 9 2020

    In this first full episode of Season 1, we'll explore the single most vexing question about reparations: How would a program possibly work? Specifically, how could you determine eligibility for receiving reparations?

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    24 mins

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