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    "I'm Not Black, I'm O.J.!"

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    "I'm Not Black, I'm O.J.!"

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    "I'm Not Black, I'm O.J.!"

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    Length:
    20 minutes
    Released:
    Jun 29, 2016
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    For a long time, O.J. Simpson seemed to be running away from his race. "I'm not black, I'm O.J.!" he'd tell his friends. The he was charged with murder, and his defense team needed that jury to see O.J. as black. So, they had to get creative. Gene talks to Ezra Edelman, director of the new ESPN documentary "OJ: Made in America."(A warning, today's episode has some racially charged language.)
    Released:
    Jun 29, 2016
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Ever find yourself in a conversation about race and identity where you just get...stuck? Code Switch can help. We're all journalists of color, and this isn't just the work we do. It's the lives we lead. Sometimes, we'll make you laugh. Other times, you'll get uncomfortable. But we'll always be unflinchingly honest and empathetic. Come mix it up with us.