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Jenée Desmond-Harris

Jenée Desmond-Harris

Former Race, Law, and Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Jenée Desmond-Harris

    Religion
    Jon Stewart knows people listen to him more because he’s whiteJon Stewart knows people listen to him more because he’s white
    Religion

    He and Jessica Williams poked fun at this depressing phenomenon in a conversation about the Confederate flag.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Religion
    Stop waiting for racism to die out with old people. The Charleston shooting suspect is 21.Stop waiting for racism to die out with old people. The Charleston shooting suspect is 21.
    Religion

    One of the most dangerous myths about hatred of black people is that it will disappear on its own.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Religion
    The incredible story of the historic church where the Charleston shooting took placeThe incredible story of the historic church where the Charleston shooting took place
    Religion

    The fact that it’s a black history landmark adds another layer of tragedy to the attack.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Life
    Study illuminates why multiracial Americans almost never call themselves whiteStudy illuminates why multiracial Americans almost never call themselves white
    Life

    New Pew research is a reminder that identity is informed by more than just mathematical calculations of heritage.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
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    America’s largest multiracial group doesn’t think of itself that wayAmerica’s largest multiracial group doesn’t think of itself that way
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    It’s also the one that leans Republican.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Race
    Rachel Dolezal: “Well, I definitely am not white”Rachel Dolezal: “Well, I definitely am not white”
    Race

    In a series of interviews, the former NAACP chapter president accused of lying about her race reaffirmed that she identifies as black.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
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    12 burning questions for Rachel Dolezal, including, “Can Donald Trump be black, too?”12 burning questions for Rachel Dolezal, including, “Can Donald Trump be black, too?”
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    And, “Are being black and feeling black the same thing?” If she’s going to do this, we need answers.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
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    How a biracial woman grew up thinking she was whiteHow a biracial woman grew up thinking she was white
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    Watch the trailer for Little White Lie.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
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    How to make sense of Rachel Dolezal, the NAACP official accused of passing for blackHow to make sense of Rachel Dolezal, the NAACP official accused of passing for black
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    Her story is mind-bending, but so is the concept of race itself.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Gender
    Why I’m finally convinced it’s time to stop saying “you guys”Why I’m finally convinced it’s time to stop saying “you guys”
    Gender

    It’s obviously inaccurate when addressing a mixed-gender group. But I learned it has other consequences, too.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris