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Mar 2021
20m 5s

Meghan Markle, the monarchy, and racism

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After a bombshell interview between Oprah and Meghan Markle watched by millions around the world, culture writer Kovie Biakolo discusses the revelations in the interview, and the issue of racism in the royal family. 
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