We Deserve Better (with Angie & June Provost)

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We Deserve Better (with Angie & June Provost)

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Jun 16, 2020

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This week DeRay sits down with Black farmers Angie & June Provost to talk about their unique experiences and challenges, including racist limitations, Then, DeRay connects to Amy Kennedy, who is running for Congress in NJ, about widening the historical tent.

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Jun 16, 2020

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