Fifteen Cents on the Dollar” highlights the importance of understanding racial wealth disparities throughout U.S. history.

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This partial transcript has been edited and condensed for clarity. Emily Bazelon: Why is the central narrative of the book about two women falling in love? How does that fit into these historical ...