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Pivot
Echoes of History: Racism and Responsibility
This chapter explores the parallels between America's historical injustices, such as Jim Crow laws, and the rise of anti-Semitic sentiments, drawing connections to the Holocaust. It features a conversation with a filmmaker about creating a documentary that addresses these themes and emphasizes the importance of storytelling in challenging societal prejudices. The discussion underscores the need for a national reckoning with uncomfortable truths to prevent the recurrence of discriminatory ideologies.
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