Sister Citizen

Melissa Harris-Perry, political science professor at Tulane University, argues that negative stereotypes of African-American women affect their… read more

Melissa Harris-Perry, political science professor at Tulane University, argues that negative stereotypes of African-American women affect their political engagement. The author examines these stereotypes and reports on how they shape black women’s concepts of citizenship. Melissa-Harris Perry also responded to questions from members of the audience at Hue-Man Bookstore in New York City. close

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Sister Citizen

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Program ID:
302539-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Dec 10, 2011 | 7:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jan 15, 2012 | 4:45am EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Dec 10, 2011 | 7:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 18, 2011 | 10:44am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 15, 2012 | 4:45am EST | C-SPAN 2
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