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World Service,08 Jul 2020,26 mins
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Actor Stanley Tucci tells the story of Kathleen Cleaver, a leading light in the short-lived but highly influential Black Panther Party which was born in Oakland, California. And he explores the contribution of Dianne Feinstein, trailblazing Californian politician who took over as mayor of San Francisco after the murders of Harvey Milk and Mayor Moscone. Academic consultant: Dr Ian Scott, University of Manchester Producer: Laurence Grissell
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