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This Week (5/18)
Slavery's Biggest Secret
Was the first colony to give legal recognition to the institution of slavery a northern or southern state? The answer to that question is one of many surprising facts about the history of slavery in America. Journalist Anne Farrow, co-author of "Complicity: How the North Promoted, Prolonged, and Profited from Slavery," exposes the role of the North in the growth of slavery in America.
Tony Brown's Journal
Tony Brown continues to delve into today's hottest headlines with contemporary newsmakers. The series examines issues of special interest to the African-American community.
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5/25 - Southern Slavery, Northern Lie?
The second installation of a two-part series on the North's hidden history as a slave region addresses king cotton and the legal and illegal slave trade, among other historic events. Journalist Jenifer Frank, co-author of "Complicity: How the North Promoted, Prolonged, and Profited from Slavery," examines the impact of slavery in the development of the nation.
6/1 - Baggy Pants (SERIES END)
Are sagging pants more than just a fad? Do they symbolize a generation of losers? Dr. James Ewers, associate dean of student affairs at Miami University, talks about this fashion statement and its impact on student achievement.
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