The head of the United States Department of Justice, Eric Holder, delivered a speech last Wednesday about African-American History Month.
In his speech, secretary Holder challenged Americans to talk to each other about race. Here are some quotes from his speech:
"One cannot truly understand America without understanding the historical experience of black people in this nation...
Though this nation has proudly thought of itself as an ethnic melting pot, in things racial we have always been and continue to be, in too many ways, essentially a nation of cowards...
It is also clear that if we are to better understand one another the study of black history is essential because the history of black America and the history of this nation are inextricably tied to each other."
How can you contribute to a more responsible conversation about race in America?
You can view the speech here.
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