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On Point Radio: How To Talk To Your Kids About Race, Racism And Police Violence

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In the immediate aftermath of the Amy Cooper video and the murder by police of George Floyd, Melissa Giraud and Andrew Grant-Thomas of EmbraceRace speak with Christian Cooper and On Point host Meghna Chakarabti about how to talk to kids about race, racism and police violence. Listen here!

First posted at On Point Radio

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