Civic Engagement and Representation
Preview: Season 1 Episode 3 | 32s
Angela speaks to an activist about hurdles to Black political participation.
Black voters are told their votes matter, but after an election their concerns often go unheard. In this episode, Angela Fitzgerald talks to activist Tatiyana Benson about civic engagement. They’ll explore representation in government, policy reform and the hurdles to political participation.
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Why Race Matters is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Funding for Why Race Matters is provided by Park Bank, UnityPoint Health - Meriter, UW Health, donors to the Focus Fund for Wisconsin Programs, and Friends of PBS Wisconsin.
Civic Engagement and Representation
Preview: Season 1 Episode 3 | 32s
Black voters are told their votes matter, but after an election their concerns often go unheard. In this episode, Angela Fitzgerald talks to activist Tatiyana Benson about civic engagement. They’ll explore representation in government, policy reform and the hurdles to political participation.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Why Race Matters is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Funding for Why Race Matters is provided by Park Bank, UnityPoint Health - Meriter, UW Health, donors to the Focus Fund for Wisconsin Programs, and Friends of PBS Wisconsin.