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Race Archive

Archives for February 2016

Politics
Hillary Clinton: white people need to listen when people of color talk about racismHillary Clinton: white people need to listen when people of color talk about racism
Politics

Clinton may have been addressing black voters last week during her speech about racial justice policy, but her message also made an important callout to white voters.

By Michelle Garcia
Culture
Chris Rock: it’s not black people who have progressed. It’s white people.Chris Rock: it’s not black people who have progressed. It’s white people.
Culture

The comedian dismantles “black progress” in two paragraphs.

By German Lopez
Culture
What a black Hispanic Spider-Man means for MarvelWhat a black Hispanic Spider-Man means for Marvel
Culture

Miles Morales has a bigger role in the Marvel Universe. We talked to writer Brian Michael Bendis about what’s next for the character.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Explainers
Black Lives Matter’s DeRay Mckesson is running for Baltimore mayor. Here’s why it matters.Black Lives Matter’s DeRay Mckesson is running for Baltimore mayor. Here’s why it matters.
Explainers
The sneaky language today’s politicians use to get away with racism and sexismThe sneaky language today’s politicians use to get away with racism and sexism
Explainers

From Donald Trump to CNN, here’s how Americans talk about race and gender without really mentioning it.

By German Lopez

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