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Cynthia Greenlee

Latest articles by Cynthia Greenlee

How fast food “became black”
Money

In her new book, Franchise, Marcia Chatelain explains how black franchise owners became the backbone of the industry.

By Cynthia Greenlee
On eating watermelon in front of white people: “I’m not as free as I thought”
Race

Racism has a powerful, sneaky way of inflicting shame.

By Cynthia Greenlee
How history textbooks reflect America’s refusal to reckon with slavery
Explainers

Textbooks have been slow to incorporate black humanity in their slavery narratives. And they still have a long way to go.

By Cynthia Greenlee