Juneteenth-The Social Justice Movement in the U.S. & Internationally

First airing June 19, 2020 - Juneteenth - An analysis of social injustice in the U.S. and Internationally as signified by the ongoing peaceful protests nationally and world wide.

Anna Richards, President of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP discusses the significance of Juneteenth to the present social justice movement in the U.S. She explores the racial inequity and disparity that underlies the deep feelings of frustration, anger and sadness since the killings of George Floyd, Brianna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks, and so many others. She notes the shocking changes from industries in America such as NASCAR's banning of confederate flags. 

Mike Cotter, U.S. Ambassador (retired) and diplomat discusses the history of racial inequity and disparity world wide. He deepens this analysis of the current social justice movement that coincides with this global pandemic highlighting the many motivations and deepest hopes for change.