5. Hero Americana: Part 1 - Benton Harbor, Michigan - Whirlpool Company Town

<p>Reverend Edward Pinkney of Benton Harbor, Michigan and the Black Autonomy Network Community Organization (BANCO), struggles against the takeover of this Western Michigan community.</p> <p>In this 8 part series, Pinkney's fight magnifies the eternal struggle between labor, capital, race, and political economy.</p> <p>To learn more about Reverend Pinkney and his organization, visit: https://www.bhbanco.org</p> <p>This episode highlights...</p> <p>-The history of Whirlpool</p> <p>-African American unsolved murders</p> <p>-Class and racial divide in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph</p> <p>-Benton Harbor riots</p> <p>-Governor Granholm’s sellout</p>