2 chapters across the catalog
Mo discusses the physical and economic presence of Duke in Durham, describing the university as a "castle" surrounded by poor neighborhoods. They compare the "old money" power of the Duke Endowment to modern tech wealth, suggesting that institutional power is more permanent and less visible than the public-facing wealth of figures like Bill Gates.
Director Bill Duke explains the historical origins of colorism rooted in the "House Negro" versus "Field Negro" dynamic of American slavery. Light-skinned slaves, often the children of plantation owners, were granted indoor positions and privileges, creating a lasting psychological and social divide. This segment explores how these historical traumas continue to fuel animosity within the black community today.
