Radio Diaries cover image

Last Witness: The Kerner Commission

Radio Diaries

00:00

Radio Diaries by Mjo Richmond

In the summer of 19 67, dozens of american cities were rocked by protests against racial discrimination. The corner report was an instant best seller, selling over half a million copies in just three weeks. Today, books about racism have become best sellers. But five decades ago, there was a book that talked about American racism in a new way. And it came from a very unlikely source, a government commission.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app