social inequality
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Why White People Hate Critical Race Theory, Explained
They’re back! On Monday, Mississippi state Rep. Chris Brown (not that one) introduced two bills in the state legislature affirming the “resolute opposition to the promotion of race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating.” While the concurrent resolutions seem like no-brainers, the measures are part of the Republican Party’s nationwide effort to eliminate the anti-racist terror…
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Why Some Reactions to Kirk Franklin's Leaked Phone Call With His Son Are More Concerning Than These Grown-Folks' Business
Let me start by saying that I am not privy to the details or history of the relationship between gospel music heavyweight Kirk Franklin and his 32-year-old son, Kerrion Franklin. Though Kerrion posted audio on Instagram over the weekend of his father yelling, “I will break your fucking neck,” and calling him all kinds of…
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Busboys and Poets Plays the ‘Race Card.’ It Probably Shouldn’t
I had an opportunity to speak on a panel after a performance of the play Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies, a few weeks back. The play is about two young men—Tru from the inner city of Baltimore, and Marquis from the fictional suburb of Achievement Heights—who both end up in jail, essentially for being…
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