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How Harmful Tropes Show Up in the Decorative Arts

Emily R. Pellerin

June 22, 2023

Even in contemporary contexts, racist designs and decorative arts are rooted in incredibly painful histories that are still harmful today.

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The Push to Change Racist Sports Team Names

Team ARD

October 21, 2020

Many professional sports teams, such as the Kansas City Chiefs, have names or mascots that revere genocide and racial violence.

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