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Founder of the Equal Justice Initiative - Bryan Stevenson

Why are America's race-based wounds so slow to heal?

What does it mean to be black in the United States today? The messages are mixed. An African-American has made it all the way to the White House, but in Barack Obama's America one in three of all young black males is likely to spend time in prison during the course of his life. Stephen Sackur speaks to Bryan Stevenson, a lawyer, rights advocate and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative. Why are America's race-based wounds so slow to heal?

(Photo: Bryan Stevenson. Credit: Getty Images)

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  • Wed 22 Jul 2015 02:05GMT
  • Wed 22 Jul 2015 12:05GMT
  • Wed 22 Jul 2015 21:05GMT
  • Sat 25 Jul 2015 18:05GMT

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