Basic Black

Politics and Prose

Season 2016 Episode 44 | 26m 46s  | Video has closed captioning.

This week, we’ll examine the issues coming out of the Oscars© winners circle and writer James Baldwin's views on race and identity. Guest host Latoyia Edwards moderates. Panelists: Phillip Martin, WGBH News senior reporter; Irene Monroe, columnist for the Huffington Post and Baywindows; Kim McLarin, associate professor at Emerson College; and Peniel Joseph, professor at Tufts University.

Aired: 02/27/15

Rating: NR

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