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Racial inequality provokes passionate opinions and varied ideas of how to address it to build a fair equitable society.

One topic that's been contentiously debated for generations is color blindness, the

concept that we should look beyond race when thinking about equity.

In this talk from TED 2023, writer and podcast host Coleman Hughes makes a case in favor of the idea,

sharing why he thinks the key to reducing inequality and easing racial tensions is replacing race-based policies with class-based ones.

Stick around after the talk for a brief Q&A with Head of Ted, Chris Anderson.

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Side Door is a podcast from the Smithsonian that will sneak you behind the scenes of the nation's largest museum and research complex. You'll discover stories of history, science, art, and culture

that aren't available on any display case. You'll hear about what it's like to run a

marathon in space, the Smithsonian's decades-long feud with the Wright brothers and why Leeches are actually

the coolest thing ever. You can listen to Side Door wherever you get your podcasts. Just search

for Side Door, all one word, or find it online at SI.

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Close your eyes.

I want you to picture your best friend.

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