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Traitor or Hero? The Black Musician Spying on His Community

The details of Walter Loving’s complicated double life remained classified for over 60 years. Born to formerly enslaved parents, he became a famous band conductor and an advocate for Black Americans. When the U.S. military grew paranoid that Black Americans were colluding with German spies, they recruited Loving to infiltrate his own community and de-radicalize leaders. So whose side was he on?
Season 2 Episode 2 Length 09:09 Premiere: 08/17/23

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