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

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Anna Deavere Smith to Give Juneteenth Sunday Sermon at Grace Cathedral

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