That. Woodruff then, where past meets present what learning about the slaves on the plantation of a founding father can teach us about issues of race before the United States today. Its really easy to talk about things 200 years ago, its a lot more difficult when you bring it all the way up today, and you go no, the legacy of slavery is still with us. Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by and by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. Carnegie corporation of new york. Supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of International Peace and security. At carnegie. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. W
That. Woodruff then, where past meets present what learning about the slaves on the plantation of a founding father can teach us about issues of race before the United States today. Its really easy to talk about things 200 years ago, its a lot more difficult when you bring it all the way up today, and you go no, the legacy of slavery is still with us. Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by and by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. Carnegie corporation of new york. Supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of International Peace and security. At carnegie. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. W
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