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Victoria M. Massie

Victoria M. Massie

Former Race & Identities Reporter

    Latest articles by Victoria M. Massie

    Politics
    People of color will make up 31% of 2016’s eligible voters — the largest percentage everPeople of color will make up 31% of 2016’s eligible voters — the largest percentage ever
    Politics

    Presidential candidates will have to take note if they want to have a winning campaign.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Criminal Justice
    The history behind Black History MonthThe history behind Black History Month
    Criminal Justice

    Black History Month is becoming #BlackFutureMonth.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Culture
    The whitewashing of Michael Jackson, explainedThe whitewashing of Michael Jackson, explained
    Culture

    It matters that Joseph Fiennes, a white actor, has been cast to play to the black entertainer.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Culture
    Want to measure a film’s diversity? Try “the DuVernay test.”Want to measure a film’s diversity? Try “the DuVernay test.”
    Culture

    There’s a new litmus test to measure whether a film is as inclusive as the discussions around diversity demand.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    archives
    With 33 new looks, Barbie is finally embracing different standards of beautyWith 33 new looks, Barbie is finally embracing different standards of beauty
    archives

    Mattel is making room for other Barbies to have a chance at dominating the shelves, and, to be honest, we’re all better for it.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Culture
    Variety’s new cover shows #OscarsSoWhite is bigger than the OscarsVariety’s new cover shows #OscarsSoWhite is bigger than the Oscars
    Culture

    Variety’s new magazine cover addresses the issue in a way paralleled by few in the industry: It’s taking responsibility.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    The Clintons’ long history of pandering to young black voters like me
    Politics

    Will Hillary match her actions to her words?

    By Victoria M. Massie

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