Conversations about race — ones sparked by a crisis, which move from shock to empty promises to forgetting — are unproductive. Conversations about race that shine a light on the facts can impact how race plays out in our politics and society. On A Word, veteran political commentator Jason Johnson brings incisive wit to thoughtful discussions with leaders, journalists and other change-makers about America’s challenges around race, offering ideas on the way forward. As part of the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival, Johnson sits down with acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates to have just this kind of conversation.
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