Modern Discrimination, Race & Inequality

An interview with john a. powell

By some indicators, racial inequality in America is actually growing. Berkeley Law Professor John A. Powell gives a state of the union when in comes to discrimination in America today, and breaks down the laws and legal structures that disproportionately harm minorities. Professor Powell previously served as the National Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union.


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