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  • Explaining White People, Part 2: Waiting For A “More Informed” Opinion About Race Issues

    It’s no secret to anyone with a Facebook feed that White people take issues of health, wellness, and rights very seriously. Watching my feed over the last month, I’ve seen no less than four different articles about how deadly microbeads are. Seriously. You know—those little exfoliating beads in your soap. That shit’ll kill ya. Or…

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    Natalie Degraffinried






    Published

    August 21, 2014
  • Explaining White People, Part 1: Why Whites Take Pics Of Other People’s Kids

    TIME Magazine’s vigilant quest to keep White folks in the loop — What does bae mean? …Why do Asians pose with a peace sign in pictures?…Why is the sky blue, why is water wet, why did Judas rat the Romans while Jesus slept? — has inspired us all. That’s why I’ve decided to just tackle the core…

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    Natalie Degraffinried






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    August 6, 2014
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