Education | Growing up under Jim Crow in Grapeland, Texas
Season 1
Episode 7
About the Episode
A look at life under Jim Crow in Grapeland, Texas during Ruth Simmons’ childhood.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 5m 01s
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