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Karyn Parsons: On Race Across the Generations

Karyn Parsons: On Race Across the Generations

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Karyn Parsons, who played Hilary Banks on the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, discusses her own upbringing in the 70s and contrasts it with her mother's experiences in the Jim Crow South and the civil rights era, and her daughter's post the murder of Georg Floyd. She emphasizing the generational differences in their encounters with race.

Karyn spoke with Sheree Curry originally for an article that appeared in USA Today. You can catch the 50 minutes of that conversation on the ShereeCurryMedia YouTube channel, or on Spotify and podcast platforms under "This Conversation Matters." Subscribe for forthcoming episodes.

Takeaways

  • Generational differences in experiences with race
  • Impact of historical events on racial experiences

Chapters

  • 00:00 Generational Experiences with Race
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