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Selecting The Jury

Season 1 Episode 1 | 2m 33s

Up to the time of People v. Newton, most murder trails were comprised of 12 white men. Black people, women and minorities were historically excluded from juries, especially criminal trials. In a historic first, along with the seating of mostly women and minority jurors, David Harper was voted as jury foreman in the groundbreaking Newton murder trial.

Extras
Explore the life and legacy of notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois.
Sister Catherine speaks with Sister Julienne about her concerns for Sister Veronica.
Geoffrey surprises Sister Veronica with an unexpected visit — and an offer she can't refuse.
Sister Veronica has a heart-to-heart with Sister Julienne.
A violent encounter with pregnant mother acts as a powerful reminder to Sister Julienne.
Cyril and Rosalind discuss his upcoming divorce.
Cyril asks Rosalind to go away for the weekend.
Rosalind surprises Cyril when he shares his plans for their weekend away.
Follow filmmaker Julie Forrest Wyman as she searches for her place in the little people community.
Rosalind faces a troubling domestic issue as Joyce befriends a single mother with placenta previa.
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