You can't discuss the history of America without addressing slavery and the injustices suffered by African-Americans and other marginalized groups.

Race has always been a complicated issue in America. It's been made even more so in today's current climate of political polarization.

Conservative groups across the nation have been orchestrating efforts to prevent the teaching of African American studies and the history of race in America.

We talk with Ohio State University associate professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries about African American history, race and segregation in America.

Guest:

Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of history at Ohio State University