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Podcast: theGrio Daily, Michael Harriot
Episode: The 12 Days of Blackmas - Day 6 "The Alabama Beatdown is Black History"
Description: During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily. The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 6 of Blackmas, Michael brings you "The Alabama Beatdown is Black History."
We've all seen the Montgomery Melee, the Alabama Beatdown, or the Bama Brawl at that riverfront in Montgomery, Alabama. It was a sight to see, but there is more to it than you think. Michael Harriot is here to tell you the historical significance of that beatdown.
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