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Melissa Harris-Perry on The Colbert Report

Author Melissa Harris-Perry deconstructs stereotypes of African American women and considers the consequences of a white male-centered perspective on the American story.

Author Melissa Harris-Perry deconstructs stereotypes of African American women and considers the consequences of a white male-centered perspective on the American story.

Also see: Interview With Author Melissa V. Harris-Perry

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