In this clip, Bill Duke spoke about growing up in Poughkeepsie, NY during the 1940s and 1950s. His parents moved north to escape the oppression of the Jim Crow south equipped with just a 2nd and 3rd-grade education, respectively. Bill Duke opened up about some his early experiences dealing with racism and how some whites defied the racist logic of the time as well. He recalled what it was like being a pre-teen when the Emmitt Till story made national headlines.
To read more about Bill's career, check out his latest book, Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and Behind the Camera, here.
