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Why Race Matters

Preview - Black vs. African American Identity

Naman Siad and Harry Kiiru discuss the complexities of identity in Black communities.

05/12/2025

Why Race Matters

Preview - Black vs. African American Identity

Preview: Season 4 Episode 2 | 30s

Naman Siad and Harry Kiiru discuss the complexities of identity in Black communities.

In America, identity is complex. Black and African American are often used interchangeably but have distinct meanings. For some, it's about heritage. For others, culture. And for all, it’s personal. Host Angela Fitzgerald sits down with Naman Siad and Harry Kiiru to discuss identity, history and belonging within the Black community.

05/12/2025

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Why Race Matters

Preview - Black vs. African American Identity

Preview: Season 4 Episode 2 | 30s

In America, identity is complex. Black and African American are often used interchangeably but have distinct meanings. For some, it's about heritage. For others, culture. And for all, it’s personal. Host Angela Fitzgerald sits down with Naman Siad and Harry Kiiru to discuss identity, history and belonging within the Black community.

05/12/2025

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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.

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