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Racist Trees

Were trees intentionally planted to exclude and segregate a Black neighborhood? Racial tensions ignite in this documentary, when a historically Black neighborhood in Palm Springs, California, fights to remove a towering wall of tamarisk trees. The trees form a barrier, believed by some to segregate the community, frustrating residents who regard them as an enduring symbol of racism.

English
  • Originally Aired January 22, 2024
  • Runtime 84 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network PBS
  • Created February 3, 2024 by
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  • Modified February 3, 2024 by
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