Journalist Michele Norris shares America’s 'Hidden Conversations' about race in new book

On Friday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Michele Norris, a Peabody Award-winning journalist and author, discusses her new book, "Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race And Identity." (photo credit: Michele Norris)

For more than a decade, Michele Norris, a Peabody Award-winning journalist and author, has been asking America a question: “Race, identity, your thoughts — six words. Please send.” More than half a million people replied with a range of responses.

“Mom’s racism took my love away.”

“My grandfather would hate my children.”