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  • Corporate Monopolies Are a Racial Justice Issue. We Need Federal Regulation Now

    From a racial justice perspective, it is important to note that all major industries in America are monopolies controlled by white owners and decision-makers. Whether it’s a single business taking over a town or entire industry or a dozen companies colluding to maintain anti-Black norms, the effects for Black people have always been the same—exclusion…

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    Jade Magnus Ogunnaike






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    January 29, 2021
  • Juneteenth Is More Than a Federal Holiday. We Need Reparations Now

    Juneteenth Is More Than a Federal Holiday. We Need Reparations Now

    The speedy passage to make June 19 a holiday shows that government can act quickly. They should keep that same energy for the House reparations bill.

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    Jade Magnus Ogunnaike






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    June 18, 2021
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