When you don’t 'look black'

Update: 2017-05-03

Description

In this episode we look into the history of African Americans passing as white in the U.S. Karin Tanabe, author of 'The Gilded Years' joins us to share the story of Anita Hemmings, Vassar College’s first black graduate.

Comments (1)

Tahlia Kaye

First time I ever felt heard and understood. Thank you Sarah Heikkinen.

Apr 3rd

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When you don’t 'look black'

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Tahlia Kaye

When you don’t 'look black'

The Washington Post

When you don’t 'look black'