KQED’s Brian Watt spoke with Anna Deavere Smith ahead of her Juneteenth sermon, which marks a return to Grace Cathedral for the actress and dramatist.

KQED&rsquo;s Brian Watt spoke with Anna Deavere Smith ahead of her Juneteenth sermon, which marks a return to Grace Cathedral for the actress and dramatist.

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Anna Deavere Smith to Give Juneteenth Sunday Sermon at Grace Cathedral

KQED newscast for Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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KQED newscast for Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM

As the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrant communities continues, a new report focused on one Northern California County shows that undocumented workers contribute to the economy in disproportionately positive ways. 

As the Trump administration&rsquo;s crackdown on immigrant communities continues, a new report focused on one Northern California County shows that undocumented workers contribute to the economy in disproportionately positive ways.&nbsp;

Anna Deavere Smith to Give Juneteenth Sunday Sermon at Grace Cathedral

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