Poet Claudia Rankine on the violent deaths of black men

Name: Poet Claudia Rankine on the violent deaths of black men
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Duration: P50S
Description: Poet and playwright Claudia Rankine reads a prose poem from her recently book, “Citizen.” The collection deals with the violent deaths of black men that have dominated the headlines over the last several years.

Clip: 12/04/2014 | 50s

Poet and playwright Claudia Rankine reads a prose poem from her recently book, “Citizen.” The collection deals with the violent deaths of black men that have dominated the headlines over the last several years.

Aired: 12/04/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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