Just a Word

Southlake by NBC News

Aug 30, 202100:39:47News & Politics

Southlake’s leaders try to bring the community together in the weeks after the viral N-word video. But inside the halls of Carroll High, Black students aren't feeling heard. In the midst of the turmoil, 17-year-old Raven...

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