Growing Up Mixed Race in America

All Of It with Alison Stewart | May 2, 2023

W. Kamau Bell’s latest documentary, "1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed," profiles the joys and struggles of children growing up mixed-race. Beginning with his own family, Bell speaks with kids and family members as they describe the experience of defining themselves -- and shows that when it comes to talking about race, kids have no trouble have complex conversations.

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