Race Matters
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Remember That Racist Juneteenth Party? There’s Even More Legal Drama
The attorney for the Black firefighter who was forced to attend the mock Juneteenth party filed a counterclaim against the local police chief.
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The Impact of Oprah Producing Hulu’s The 1619 Project | Securing the Bag: Part 4
Nikole Hannah-Jones describes the importance of working with Oprah on Hulu's documentary series.
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Nikole Hannah-Jones Describes The Moment She Won The MacArthur Award | Securing the Bag: Part 3
The New York Times investigative journalist was already an award-winning reporter–years before the 1619 Project.
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1619 Project’s Nikole Hannah-Jones On Her Early Intellectual Influences | Securing the Bag: Part 1
The New York Times investigative journalist traces back her initial curiosities about structural racism to her family upbringing.
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How Nikole Hannah-Jones Pitched ‘The 1619 Project’ To Her Editors | Securing the Bag: Part 2
Hannah-Jones retells the story of approaching her New York Times editor and recalls the lessons that led to that moment.
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A Karen Interrupts Quiet MoMa Exhibit Made for Black Visitors
A Black artist confronted the white woman and instead, she was the one kicked out of the museum.
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West Palm Beach Officer Keeps His Composure During a Crazy Racist Tangent
The suspect threw a tantrum after being accused of handing out antisemitic flyers.
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Black Twitter Ripped Apart Bethany Mandel’s definition of “Woke.”
The anti-woke movement has been pioneered by conservative Republicans, most famously Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and now this.
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“Dilbert” Creator Scott Adams Isn’t the Only Racist Cartoonist. Here Are More Who History Will Never Forget [UPDATED]
Adams' recent tirade reminds us that racism in the cartoon world is nothing new.
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Karen Calls Cops on Men for Shoveling Snow While Black
Two Illinois men made a viral TikTok of the incident.