The Shockoe Institute in Richmond, Virginia, has launched an initiative to engage the public in understanding the ongoing effects of slavery. This effort, which began this spring, aims to promote dialogue and solutions for enhancing civic life today.
Amna Nawaz reports on these efforts for the Art in Action series. The series investigates the ways in which art and democracy influence each other, contributing to the broader CANVAS coverage.
Amna Nawaz serves as co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS NewsHour. Anne Azzi Davenport is the Senior Producer of CANVAS at PBS NewsHour.
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