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Live From Birmingham...It's Code Switch!

Live From Birmingham...It's Code Switch!

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Live From Birmingham...It's Code Switch!

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ratings:
Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Aug 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Shereen and Gene head to Alabama to talk about race in the American South. Mayor Randall Woodfin of Birmingham talks about growing up in the shadow of his city's history. The poet Ashley M. Jones shares how she learned to love her hometown. And Gigi Douban of WBHM takes on some tough listener questions about race in the Magic City.
Released:
Aug 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Ever find yourself in a conversation about race and identity where you just get...stuck? Code Switch can help. We're all journalists of color, and this isn't just the work we do. It's the lives we lead. Sometimes, we'll make you laugh. Other times, you'll get uncomfortable. But we'll always be unflinchingly honest and empathetic. Come mix it up with us.