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What I Hear When You Say
What Are You?
Season 1
Episode 7
Journalist Soledad O’Brien, comedian Kate Rigg and professor Ann Morning have all been asked “What are you?” This episode examines their reactions and what the question really means to them. Examine the history and context of how we perceive and count who belongs to which race. The U.S. may be 2% mixed race, or well over 40%; it all depends on how we choose to count.
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7:15
Examine the code words and phrases used to describe LGBTQA communities.
7:11
An author, a professor and a filmmaker discuss their unique takes on gentrification.
6:38
Examine the current function and long history of American’s use of “code words”.
5:56
What does it mean to be a “feminist” today? Explore from three unique perspectives.
6:38
What does it mean to appreciate vs. appropriate culture? Explore unique perspectives.
7:06
A filmmaker, a comedian and a musician explore the use of the term “white pride.”
7:07
Explore the use of this term “Model Minority” to describe Asian American communities.