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Unchained

A US woman who escaped an abusive arranged marriage now helps others do the same.

We meet Fraidy Reiss, a New York woman who escaped from an abusive arranged marriage and is now helping others do the same thing. Then, we head to Texas for Ramadan Open House night, an event where local Muslims educate their neighbours about Islam. And we visit Americana, the Brazilian community that proudly waves the Confederate flag.

Plus, the author Cyrus Copeland delves into Iranian allegations that his father was a CIA spy. And. chef Jehangir Mehta tells us all about Graffiti.

(Photo: Supporters of the group Unchained At Last demonstrate in New York City. Credit: Susan Landmann)

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Sat 27 Jun 2015 19:32GMT
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  • Unchained At Last

    So you think coerced marriages aren't a problem for women in the US?

    Duration: 09:09

  • Ramadan Open House

    How Texas Muslims are trying to build understanding in the month of Ramadan

    Duration: 04:40

  • Confederados

    As Americans debate the Confederate flag, one town in Brazil flies it with pride

    Duration: 03:35

  • Off the Radar

    Author Cyrus Copeland and his quest to find out if his father was a spy

    Duration: 04:15

  • Jehangir Mehta

    In New York, Iranian-inflected Graffiti never tasted so good

    Duration: 03:33

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  • Sat 27 Jun 2015 04:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Sat 27 Jun 2015 13:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Sat 27 Jun 2015 19:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online

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