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their culture they're proud about. they call it the mighty mississippi for a reason. i think that goes beyond the current. it's about the impact this river has had on what we become as a nation and what we decide to become as a nation. i'm carlton mccoy, raised in inner city d.c., educated in kitchens around the globe. these days i make a living as a master sommelier. i'm a nomad, driven to move in and out of different cultures, different worlds. to celebrate diversity by embracing what makes us both unique and the same. after all, we carry our travels with us to our next destination...

operates. the concept of southern hospitality still exists here. no matter what color you are, what political party, there is a warmth here where people want you to come in. they want to show you a part of their culture they're proud about. they call it the mighty mississippi for a reason. i think that goes beyond the current. it's about the impact this river has had on what we become as a nation and what we decide to become as a nation. i'm carlton mccoy, raised in inner city d.c., educated in kitchens around the globe. these days i make a living as a master sommelier. i'm a nomad, ...

>> being able to walk through slave quarters, being able to see how these people lived in our country and what happened here, i think it's a necessity to move on. so i think it's incredible that you did this. >> thank you. >> i know there has been controversy around tate and his film "the help," but i have to tell you, after spending time with tate and john, it's clear their efforts are having a positive impact on mississippi. we all know there is an enormous amount of work to be done in this country concerning race. basically, america needs some therapy. by confronting our dark history, we ca...

Here, i think it's a necessity to move on. so i think it's incredible that you did this. >> thank you. >> i know there has been controversy around tate and his film "the help," but i have to tell you, after spending time with tate and john, it's clear their efforts are having a positive impact on mississippi. we all know there is an enormous amount of work to be done in this country concerning race. basically, america needs some therapy. by confronting our dark history, we can set the stage for future progress. another place worthy of a second look is the state capital of jackson. as i'm learn...