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Jenée Desmond-Harris

Jenée Desmond-Harris

Former Race, Law, and Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Jenée Desmond-Harris

    Politics
    The NYT wrote about lynching by white people without using the word “white”The NYT wrote about lynching by white people without using the word “white”
    Politics

    “White” is just as relevant as “black” in the story of American racism

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Politics
    The irony of Obama’s optimism on race and politicsThe irony of Obama’s optimism on race and politics
    Politics

    Yes, the current polarization might end — because it’s so closely tied to his presidency.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    archives
    Black girls are suspended from school 6 times more often than white girlsBlack girls are suspended from school 6 times more often than white girls
    archives

    We hear a lot about educational disparities facing black boys, and not as much about these shocking numbers.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Culture
    Why it’s believable that InStyle didn’t intentionally lighten Kerry Washington’s skinWhy it’s believable that InStyle didn’t intentionally lighten Kerry Washington’s skin
    Culture

    Lack of expertise in photographing brown skin could be to blame.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Life
    Anderson Cooper was pretty delighted to find out a slave killed his ancestorAnderson Cooper was pretty delighted to find out a slave killed his ancestor
    Life

    “I don’t feel bad for him.”

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Politics
    Read the New York Times’ first profile of Barack ObamaRead the New York Times’ first profile of Barack Obama
    Politics
    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Technology
    Rep. Aaron Schock’s advisor resigns after comparing black people to zoo animalsRep. Aaron Schock’s advisor resigns after comparing black people to zoo animals
    Technology

    Controversial Facebook posts attributed to Benjamin Cole were published by multiple outlets.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Culture
    Why movies about race are usually terrible, in one paragraphWhy movies about race are usually terrible, in one paragraph
    Culture

    Films like Black and White aren’t just cheesy — they’re dangerously simple.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Almanac
    Check out this incredible collection of Rosa Parks’ personal writings and photosCheck out this incredible collection of Rosa Parks’ personal writings and photos
    Almanac

    Her notes, a poll tax receipt, and a pancake recipe are now available to researchers at the Library of Congress.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris
    Life
    How a Detroit man’s 21-mile walk to and from work became a national causeHow a Detroit man’s 21-mile walk to and from work became a national cause
    Life

    Strangers have given over $200,000 in just two days.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris