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Black Professionals

Season 7 Episode 6 | 28m 2s

Black Professionals

This segment from the November 8, 1987, episode of the series “Folks” features Sonya Masingale’s report on how black professionals are faring in a competitive marketplace. She interviews: Thomas Perkins, Jr., an attorney in Baton Rouge; Dr. Helen Hedgemon, a pediatrician in Baton Rouge; and Dr. Hugh McKnight, a dentist in Baton Rouge.

01/26/2021

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Black Professionals

Season 7 Episode 6 | 28m 2s

This segment from the November 8, 1987, episode of the series “Folks” features Sonya Masingale’s report on how black professionals are faring in a competitive marketplace. She interviews: Thomas Perkins, Jr., an attorney in Baton Rouge; Dr. Helen Hedgemon, a pediatrician in Baton Rouge; and Dr. Hugh McKnight, a dentist in Baton Rouge.

01/26/2021

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