beyond black and white television race initiative | fred friendly seminar
affirmative action
in america
Premiering on PBS March 23rd, 1999.
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The Fred Friendly Seminar “Beyond Black and White: Affirmative Action in America” brings together the issue's many sides–and finds common ground.

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About the Program
Professor Charles Ogletree moderates this Fred Friendly Seminar with a diverse panel of prominent guests as they search for both answers and commonality within this controversial topic.

Viewer's Guide
A companion guide to the program with additional websites, books, organizations and activities for the viewer, including two hypothetical scenarios that provide ideas for group discussions.

Share Your Viewpoint
A bulletin board for viewers to respond to the program and debate this controversial issue.

Related Resources
The Fred Friendly Seminars has joined in an innovative partnership with two leading politics and policy sites on the web as well as community groups and educational organizations to examine this complex issue.

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