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20201 minPGtalk

Civil Rights Racial Justice

Trailer: Conversations in Context

20201 minPGtalk

Conversations in Context features Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III discussing social movements.

Civil Rights Racial Justice

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Channel: Smithsonian Channel

Trailer: Conversations in Context

2020• 1 minPG

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Conversations in Context features Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III discussing social movements.

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What lessons can today’s social movements learn from the past? Conversations in Context features a five-part interview series with Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie G. Bunch III and MTV News host Dometi Pongo. The series premieres on July 25 at noon, focusing on significant historical events such as the Greensboro 4 and the civil rights movement. Tune in to gain insights into the context of these movements and their relevance to contemporary issues.

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