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EPISODE · Aug 15, 2024 · 19 MIN

How Racism Persists on the Hill

from City Cast DC · host City Cast

The United States Congress might be the highest-profile employer in D.C. According to Rutgers Professor James Jones, who spent years working on the Hill, racism still persists in its halls. He’s here to talk about his book, The Last Plantation, and why, no matter who gets elected, diversity on the Hill really matters.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 15th episode: Paulson & Nace Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The United States Congress might be the highest-profile employer in D.C. According to Rutgers Professor James Jones, who spent years working on the Hill, racism still persists in its halls. He’s here to talk about his book, The Last Plantation, and why, no matter who gets elected, diversity on the Hill really matters.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 15th episode: Paulson & Nace Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

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The United States Congress might be the highest-profile employer in D.C. According to Rutgers Professor James Jones, who spent years working on the Hill, racism still persists in its halls. He’s here to talk about his book, The Last Plantation, and...

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