racism

The Untold Legacy of Slavery at the White House
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The Untold Legacy of Slavery at the White House
Nicole Cardoza
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The White House symbolizes this country’s unique commitment to liberty and justice for all. Yet, the forced labor of enslaved people literally laid the foundation for American democracy.

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History
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Malcolm X: The “Campaign of Terror” Against a Human Rights Champion
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Malcolm X: The “Campaign of Terror” Against a Human Rights Champion
Andrew Lee
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Malcolm X was a major figure of the Civil Rights Movement who promoted Black nationalism, self-defense, and liberation before his assassination in 1965. His life, legacy, and death are still remembered more than 50 years later.

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History Social Justice
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How Black Women and Girls Are Denied Justice in Death
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How Black Women and Girls Are Denied Justice in Death
Dominique Stewart
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The deaths of Black women and girls are often missing from the headlines, despite routinely being victims of violence. Bias stereotypes and racial disparities in the media coverage further victimize Black women and girls by tarnishing their names and repetitions, hindering justice.

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Criminal Legal System Media & Culture Social Justice
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Why Sunscreen Is Not the One-Size-Fits-All Answer for Skin Cancer
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Why Sunscreen Is Not the One-Size-Fits-All Answer for Skin Cancer
Dominique Stewart
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Biased messaging from dermatologists, media, skincare companies and influencers has led to a spread of skin cancer misinformation, highlighting racial disparities in dermatology.

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Health
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Joe Rogan and Spotify Have Successfully Profited From Bigotry
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Joe Rogan and Spotify Have Successfully Profited From Bigotry
Nicole Cardoza
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Podcast host Joe Rogan has received backlash for helping spread COVID-19 conspiracies and his repeated use of the N-word. Yet, Spotify refuses to deplatform him.

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Media & Culture
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Archbishop Tutu’s Legacy and the Path Towards Racial Healing
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Archbishop Tutu’s Legacy and the Path Towards Racial Healing
Kholiswa Mendes Pepani
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Civil Rghts champion Archbishop Tutu’s support for truth and reconciliation initiatives helped the people of South Africa begin healing from apartheid.

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Social Justice
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How the Nextdoor App Modernized Racial Profiling
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How the Nextdoor App Modernized Racial Profiling
Andrew Lee
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The Nextdoor app’s racist practices by users underscore the inherent problems of integrating unchecked stereotypes into technology.

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Neighborhoods Technology
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White People, Please Stop Using N-Word Alternatives
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White People, Please Stop Using N-Word Alternatives
Sydney Cobb
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Non-Black people’s use of N-word alternatives is a harmful attempt to get close to the original slur. Even with modifications, the N-word is not theirs to reclaim.

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Media & Culture
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Year in Review: How Patriotism and Revisionist History Shapes America
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Year in Review: How Patriotism and Revisionist History Shapes America
Andrew Lee
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For many marginalized communities in America, being patriotic means ignoring a history of violence and oppression that continues to this day.

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Criminal Legal System Politics Year in Review
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Vaccine Hoarding Created Omicron, Not South Africa
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Vaccine Hoarding Created Omicron, Not South Africa
Dominique Stewart
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A travel ban on countries dealing with vaccine inequity won’t stop the spread of COVID-19 or prevent new variants. It’s vaccine apartheid created by rich nations.

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Politics
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