PBS NewsHour

In Liberia, sewing school uniforms with social consciousness

Clip: 12/21/2016 | 6m 50s

Chid Liberty grew up in the U.S. as the son of a Liberian diplomat. After working in Silicon Valley, he returned to his family's country of origin with a plan to open a garment factory. When that business was devastated by the Ebola crisis, Liberty launched his next venture: a socially conscious clothing line that funds uniform production for schoolchildren. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports.

Aired: 12/21/16

Rating: NR

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