BA Parker embarks on a personal journey to honor her enslaved ancestors by retracing her family's roots, delving into the emotional complexities of place and grappling with the historical context of slavery in the United States.
To move forward, the United States must confront its history of racial inequality. This hour, three perspectives on looking to the past to build a better future for Black Americans. Guests include author Joseph McGill Jr., Code Switch co-host B.A. Parker and opinion columnist Charles Blow.
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