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The Role of Education in American Racism: Insights From Eve L. Ying's "Original Sins"
In the recent episode of the Afterwards podcast, Eve L. Ying discusses her thought-provoking book, Original Sins: The Miseducation of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism. This hour-long dialogue explores the intricate ways in which the educational system has perpetuated racial hierarchies and prepared minority children for systemic inequities throughout their lives. The conversation, moderated by Aaliyah W. from the Associated Press, delves into Ying's motivations for writing the book, the historical connections it draws, and its implications for contemporary education.