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Victoria M. Massie

Victoria M. Massie

Former Race & Identities Reporter

    Latest articles by Victoria M. Massie

    Politics
    But seriously — what can Omarosa really do to help Trump win black voters?But seriously — what can Omarosa really do to help Trump win black voters?
    Politics

    Hint: nothing. But that’s also not why she was picked to lead Trump’s black voter outreach.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    Donald Trump plans to “Make America Safe Again” — from the Black Lives Matter movementDonald Trump plans to “Make America Safe Again” — from the Black Lives Matter movement
    Politics

    The GOP stands unified at the Republican National Convention against the most pressing social justice movement of our time.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    Watch: 4 myths about the Black Lives Matter movement, debunkedWatch: 4 myths about the Black Lives Matter movement, debunked
    Politics

    Here are all the answers to the questions your Facebook friends have about Black Lives Matter.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    Baton Rouge shooting kills multiple police officers: what we knowBaton Rouge shooting kills multiple police officers: what we know
    Politics

    At least one gunman opened fire early Sunday morning.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    Cleveland police call for suspension of open carry after Baton Rouge shootingCleveland police call for suspension of open carry after Baton Rouge shooting
    Politics

    The Cleveland police union is calling for Ohio Gov. John Kasich to suspend Ohio’s open carry law for the Republican National Convention.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Tech giants say black lives matter. But will they fix their own diversity problem?
    Technology

    There are ways to invest in black lives beyond addressing police brutality.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Culture
    Dallas police chief channels Stevie Wonder at memorial for shooting victimsDallas police chief channels Stevie Wonder at memorial for shooting victims
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    Culture

    “I’ll be loving you always”

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    Why “black-on-black crime” isn’t a valid argument against criticizing police brutalityWhy “black-on-black crime” isn’t a valid argument against criticizing police brutality
    Politics

    Violence within black communities is inextricably linked to structural inequalities — racist policing practices included.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    What Philando Castile’s death says about the dangers of “driving while black”
    Criminal Justice

    Audio suggests Philando Castile was pulled over because his nose fit a robbery suspect’s profile.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    This iconic photo captures the spirit of the movement for black lives in Baton Rouge
    Criminal Justice

    “I am a vessel!”

    By Victoria M. Massie