Race and racism are crucial topics in our national dialogue. But what is
race? And what is the difference between race and racism?
When we think of race, we might naturally think of one's skin color. But
someone who is black can have white skin. So what is race? Two researchers say we are getting
it all wrong and that biological race is a myth. But they say socially-defined race and racism are
alive and continue to this day.
Guests:
Natalie Devora, Author of "Black Girl White Skin: A Life In Stories"
Dr. Joseph L. Graves Jr, Professor of biological sciences at North Carolina A&T State University,
co-author of “Racism, Not Race: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions”
Dr. Alan Goodman, Professor of biological anthropology at Hampshire College, co-author of
“Racism, Not Race”
Terry and Michele Wright, Co-Founders, National Organization of African Americans with Cystic
Fibrosis
Lauren Michele, Black blogger with Cystic Fibrosis
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