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Malcolm Gladwell talks about variations in race and “skin politics” among West Indians. Details

 

Program: Faces of America

Episode: Family, race and color

Malcolm Gladwell talks about the variations in race and “skin politics” in Jamaica and America among West Indians and African Americans.

Duration: (3:44)
Premiere Date: 01/20/2010
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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