Keon West -
story in the public square

Most of us can probably point to examples of people who suffered from racism, or who overcame racism. But Keon West reminds us all that "the plural of anecdote is not data" and that science actually has a lot to say about the reality of racism today, if we take the time to consider it and really understand.

Duration: 27 minutes and 10 seconds

Episode Number: 1415

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About Story in the Public Square:

Story in the Public Square is a weekly, public affairs show designed to study, celebrate, and tell stories that matter.

The show is inspired by the power of stories to shape public understanding of important issues.

For example, Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," shined a crucial light on the violence and inhumanity of American slavery, fueled the abolition movement, and inspired Abraham Lincoln, upon meeting the author, to say "So you're the little woman who wrote the book that made this great war." Narrative is no less important today-though the vehicles for dissemination are much more diverse.

From a great novel to a film, a song, or even a Tweet, stories still very much impact the way the American public looks at issues.

Our show turns a critical eye to these stories and their tellers.

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