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Facing The Issues of Race and Racism in America

Monday 10pm - A PBS NewsHour Special RACE MATTERS: AMERICA IN CRISIS focuses on the outrage over police brutality. 

In the days since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody, there have been peaceful protests, violent clashes and persistent calls for justice. This response reflects the "accumulated grievance" of Black America.

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PBS NewsHour’s virtual town hall, Race Matters: America in Crisis, is a one-hour special that focuses on the frustration pouring out onto American streets, outrage about police brutality and America’s deep systemic racial disparities in the economy, education, criminal justice system and health care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will also include grassroots voices from around the country and a roundtable of thought leaders, newsmakers and experts.

Mia Laurenzo is a 35-year veteran of public television in Miami. She began her career learning every aspect of video production. Currently she is a writer, producer, on-air host and promotions coordinator for TV, radio and the web.  Her experiences include producing for a series, special events and historical documentaries.  As a native Floridian, she is a perfect fit for South Florida's Storyteller Station, WLRN.  She has produced several award winning, nationally distributed documentaries and is the recipient of three Suncoast Regional Emmys.  
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