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NightSide - Willie O'Ree Is In Studio

BOSTON (CBS) - Willie O'Ree, often called "the Jackie Robinson of hockey", was the first black player in the NHL (National Hockey League). As you might expect, O'Ree is no stranger to racism or the struggles that come with breaking down barriers. Tonight, he joins NightSide to talk about the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and his mission to spread a message of embracing diversity and rejecting hate. Tune in to hear his thoughts

Originally broadcast March 17th, 2016.

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