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Black runners find a path in Seattle

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Running is an easy way to get exercise, with great health benefits. But it’s not straightforward for all runners.



NY Times columnist Kurt Streeter talks about running while Black in his Seattle neighborhood. And Johnny Fikru, captain of Black Men Run Seattle, shares how running with a group of Black men builds community and creates a safe space.

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