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Detroit Public Theatre brings ‘Confederates’ play to Detroit
A new play, “Confederates,” from Tony Award-nominated playwright and Detroit native Dominique Morisseau explores how institutional racism and gender bias continue to shape American society. “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson talks with Goldie Patrick, the director for the play’s run at Detroit Public Theatre, about the story and what she hopes Detroit audiences will take away from it.
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