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EPISODE · Apr 26, 2026 · 11 MIN

A File That Changed A Family’s History: Inside Interracial Marriage In America

from Viewpoints Radio · host Dorothy Roberts, Marty Peterson, Polly Hansen, Amirah Zaveri

*We want to correct an error in this story's scripting. In the segment, we stated that our source Dorothy Roberts was not in touch with any of her white uncles from her father's side. This was incorrect. She was in touch with one of her uncles who did attend her father’s wedding. We regret the error and appreciate the opportunity to clarify the record." A File That Changed A Family’s History: Inside Interracial Marriage In America We speak with Dorothy Roberts, an acclaimed law & sociology professor, about uncovering her father’s research on interracial marriage and the journey of realizing her own family and upbringing were part of this larger project. What starts as a personal discovery opens into a deeper look at race, identity and why relationships alone can’t undo deep-rooted discrimination. Guest: Dorothy Roberts, professor, Africana Studies, Law, and Sociology, University of Pennsylvania, author, “The Mixed Marriage Project: A Memoir of Love, Race, and Family” Host: Marty Peterson Producer: Polly Hansen  Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We speak with Dorothy Roberts, an acclaimed law & sociology professor, about uncovering her father’s research on interracial marriage and the journey of realizing her own family and upbringing were part of this larger project. What starts as a personal discovery opens into a deeper look at race, identity and why relationships alone can’t undo deep-rooted discrimination.

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