'Racists Anonymous' Offers 12-Step Approach To Racism

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November 15, 2016

Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED

The Rev. Ron Buford listens during a Racists Anonymous meeting on Sept. 8, 2016, at the Congregational Community Church of Sunnyvale, Calif. (Farida Jhabvala Romero/KQED)

A pastor in Silicon Valley is leading a 12-step approach to recovering from racism. It was born from his frustration with his own experiences of being racially profiled.

Reporter Farida Jhabvala Romero (@FaridaJhabvala) of Here & Now contributor KQED visited one of his meetings.

This segment aired on November 15, 2016.

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'Racists Anonymous' Offers 12-Step Approach To Racism

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