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Victoria M. Massie

Victoria M. Massie

Former Race & Identities Reporter

    Latest articles by Victoria M. Massie

    Politics
    Hillary Clinton said “systemic racism” in tonight’s speech. That’s major.Hillary Clinton said “systemic racism” in tonight’s speech. That’s major.
    Politics

    The way we talk about racism in America is changing.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    The incredible explosion of slavery after 1790, in one GIFThe incredible explosion of slavery after 1790, in one GIF
    Politics

    The culprit: the invention of the cotton gin.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    Two congressional intern selfies. Only one actually looks like America.Two congressional intern selfies. Only one actually looks like America.
    Politics

    It’s hard for a party to “Make America Great Again” if it doesn’t look like the America it’s trying to lead.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    Bill O’Reilly defends his slavery statements: Slaves had “meat, bread, and other staples”Bill O’Reilly defends his slavery statements: Slaves had “meat, bread, and other staples”
    Politics

    He still doesn’t get that slavery is the problem.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Criminal Justice
    Americans are as skeptical of Black Lives Matter as they were of the civil rights movementAmericans are as skeptical of Black Lives Matter as they were of the civil rights movement
    Criminal Justice

    America has a long history of resisting black-led social justice movements.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    Marilyn Mosby on Freddie Gray’s case: we could try the cops 100 times with the same resultMarilyn Mosby on Freddie Gray’s case: we could try the cops 100 times with the same result
    Politics

    No accountability for police officers is the product of a truly broken criminal justice system.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Why Tamir Rice’s mother refuses to endorse Hillary Clinton — or Donald Trump
    Politics

    The movement for black lives didn’t begin and won’t end with politics.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    Bill O’Reilly’s jaw-dropping response to Michelle Obama: “Slaves were well-fed”Bill O’Reilly’s jaw-dropping response to Michelle Obama: “Slaves were well-fed”
    Politics

    Too bad they were still slaves.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    Watch: Trayvon Martin’s mom makes an emotional case for Hillary ClintonWatch: Trayvon Martin’s mom makes an emotional case for Hillary Clinton
    Politics

    “This isn’t about political correctness. This is about saving our children.”

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton needs the “Mothers of the Movement” to seal her commitment to black votersHillary Clinton needs the “Mothers of the Movement” to seal her commitment to black voters
    Politics

    Clinton has to prove she can be trusted — despite activists’ skepticism.

    By Victoria M. Massie

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