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Race Archive

Archives for November 2016

Race
What it’s like to be an Asian-American actor: I’m the background of other people’s storiesWhat it’s like to be an Asian-American actor: I’m the background of other people’s stories
Race

In my many roles billed as “Asian Pedestrian,” I have run from shooters, played a murdered engineer, and watched Spider-Man ride past while strapped to a truck.

By Mariana Leung
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is never as subdued as when he’s disavowing racismDonald Trump is never as subdued as when he’s disavowing racism
Donald Trump

He says he can’t figure out why the “alt-right” is energized by him.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
World Politics
These 2 charts explain how racism helped fuel Trump’s victoryThese 2 charts explain how racism helped fuel Trump’s victory
World Politics

A very important part of the Trump story.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
“All the black and brown people have to leave”: Trump’s scary impact on how kids think“All the black and brown people have to leave”: Trump’s scary impact on how kids think
Politics

The campaign alone was damaging. What now?

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Politics
Trump’s win is a reminder of the incredible, unbeatable power of racismTrump’s win is a reminder of the incredible, unbeatable power of racism
Politics

He tapped into the most powerful force in America.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Politics
North Carolina Republicans just bragged that black voter turnout is down in their stateNorth Carolina Republicans just bragged that black voter turnout is down in their state
Politics

In a press release, the party claimed the numbers show the “North Carolina Obama coalition” is “crumbling.”

By German Lopez
Politics
If Donald Trump becomes the face of American racism, racism winsIf Donald Trump becomes the face of American racism, racism wins
Politics

Focusing on individual bigotry is actually a conservative way to think about things.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris

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