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SmartLessJul 26, 2021

Joy Reid

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The host mentions 'Ruby Bridges' to highlight the importance of teaching children about racism from a young age. This children's book provides a pe…

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Joy Reid blesses us with her magical presence on this week’s episode of ChairPod SmartArm. Joy is host of MSNBC's "The ReidOut," and (this just in…) a wonderful human being too. Plus she likes all of Sean’s favorite content so it’s been a really rough weekend binging Star Trek and Zombie films, but phewww - we finally got this ep out before sunrise. Happy Monday, kiddos.
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  • The conversation centers on teaching anti-racism to kids.
  • Referenced books include Ruby Bridges.
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  • Joy Reid blesses us with her magical presence on this week’s episode of ChairPod SmartArm. Joy is host of MSNBC's "The ReidOut," and (this just in…) a wonderful human be…

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Best for Parents and educatorsOften cited around teaching anti-racism to kids

The Ruby Bridges book that they're trying to ban in Tennessee is written as a children's book. It's a children's book, not written as a lecture about racism from an adult point of view.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Parents and educators
Key quote: The Ruby Bridges book that they're trying to ban in Tennessee is written as a children's book.
The host mentions 'Ruby Bridges' to highlight the importance of teaching children about racism from a young age. This children's book provides a perspective that can help young readers understand complex social issues in an age-appropriate manner.
ASIN: 1338753940
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World War Z

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28 Days Later

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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

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Snatch

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True Romance

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Meet Joe Black

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California

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One Battle After Another

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One Battle After Another is a timely masterpiece from writer, director and producer, Paul Thomas Anderson. Critics rave, the movie of the year.