What Next - Introducing: Code Switch
"What is your race?" In the year 2000, that was a new question for the residents of Puerto Rico on their census.
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Show Notes
Today we're introducing you to one of our favorite podcasts, Code Switch!
Hosted by Gene Demby and Shereen Marisol Meraji, Code Switch offers some of the best stories and conversations about race you'll find anywhere.
On today's bonus episode you'll hear a fascinating story about what happened when Puerto Ricans were asked for the first time on their census form: "What is your race?"
The answer reveals a lot about the island's relationship with the US and, of course, our identities.
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