Has the US Reckoned with Its Own History? A Conversation with Kimberlé Crenshaw
As the US marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the country faces deepening political divides, resurgent racism, and renewed attacks on civil rights. This week on UpFront, Marc Lamont Hill speaks with scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw about whether America has truly reckoned with its past.
The United States this week marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Since its founding, the country has undergone major transformations in technology, economic power, and civil rights. However, these gains now coexist with deepening political divisions, a resurgence of racism, and fresh assaults on civil rights.
The question arises: 250 years on, can the US truly reckon with its past – and what does that mean for its future? This week on UpFront, Marc Lamont Hill speaks with author, professor, and civil rights scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw to explore these issues.
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