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WBAL’s Tackles Race and Equity


Topic: Racial Issues and Equality
Posted on 3/18/2021

WBAL, Hearst’s NBC affiliate in Baltimore, streamed a 90-minute special addressing race and equity hosted by Soledad O’Brien on March 18. The special, "To Be An American: Identity, Race And Justice" features a wide array of thought leaders from across the nation. The diverse lineup of guests, from academia, literature and entertainment, shared personal stories, essays and insights to bring greater understanding to the complex topic of race, identity and belonging in the United States.

The program was produced as a part of "Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien."



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