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New book details why the author fled prejudice in the U.S.

Clip: 02/23/2022 | 8m 17s  | Video has closed captioning.

Jury deliberations began in the trial of three former officers involved with George Floyd's killing. But long before the trial Floyd's murder became a touchpoint and catalyst for some Black Americans who debated leaving the country due to racial and social injustice. Tiffanie Drayton, author of "Black American Refugee: Escaping the Narcissism of the American Dream," joins Amna Nawaz to discuss.

Aired: 02/23/22

Rating: NR

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