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Humor and the nation's racial divide, talking to kids about grief, LA's rise as a restaurant hot spot
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Aug 16, 2016
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Humor and the nation's racial divide, talking to kids about grief, LA's rise as a restaurant hot spot

With Larry Wilmore gone, who will speak humor into the nation’s racial divide? A look at how we talk to kids about grief, and one of LA's restaurants wins a big national honor..

Larry Wilmore brought a unique perspective to late-night TV, but his 'Nightly Show' was canceled today due to low ratings.
Larry Wilmore brought a unique perspective to late-night TV, but his 'Nightly Show' was canceled today due to low ratings.
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With Larry Wilmore gone, who will speak humor into the nation’s racial divide? A look at how we talk to kids about grief, and one of LA's restaurants wins a big national honor.

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