What We Should Know About Black History Month

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What We Should Know About Black History Month

FromThe Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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Feb 6, 2023

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It's Black History Month in Canada but what do we really know about black history in our country? And more importantly, what should we know? This is an important and fascinating conversation with McGill University professor Debra Thompson, recognized around North America as an expert analyst on race politics.

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