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Bryan Stevenson

Stephen Sackur speaks to American lawyer, rights advocate and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, Bryan Stevenson. Why are America's race-based wounds so slow to heal?

What does it mean to be black in the United States today? The messages are mixed. An African American has made it all the way to the White House, but in Barack Obama's America one in three of all young black males is likely to spend time in prison during his lifetime. Stephen Sackur speaks to Bryan Stevenson, a lawyer, rights advocate and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative. Why are America's race-based wounds so slow to heal?

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 1 Sep 2015 19:30GMT

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Role Contributor
Presenter Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Bryan Stevenson

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