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Author and activist DeRay Mckesson

Author and activist DeRay Mckesson

FromAmerican Masters: Creative Spark


Author and activist DeRay Mckesson

FromAmerican Masters: Creative Spark

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Apr 2, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

DeRay Mckesson discusses his debut book “On the Other Side of Freedom: The Case for Hope.” He talks about his early days protesting on the streets of Ferguson, Missouri, and the figures who have inspired him to take action. Mckesson presents an intimate portrait of the Black Lives Matter movement from the front lines through personal memoir, and offers a meditation on politics, justice and freedom.
Released:
Apr 2, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (75)

How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark