Transcript: Interview: Charles Barkley discusses his views on racism and raising African-American aspirations from his new book, "Who's Afraid of a Large Black Man?"

NEAL CONAN
Talk of the Nation (NPR)
04-20-2005
Interview: Charles Barkley discusses his views on racism and raising African-American aspirations from his new book, "Who's Afraid of a Large Black Man?"

Host: NEAL CONAN
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM

NEAL CONAN, host:

This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Neal Conan in Washington.

Charles Barkley grew up poor and black in a small town in Alabama. He became rich and famous as a basketball player, one of the best ever to play the game. He's been celebrated and sometimes castigated for his outspoken opinions. After he retired, he became one of the best-known and most popular TV analysts of the game. He's on Turner Sports. And he's also an author. His books ...

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