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Victoria M. Massie

Victoria M. Massie

Former Race & Identities Reporter

    Latest articles by Victoria M. Massie

    Culture
    Trump surrogate said Clinton can’t complain about his sexist comments because she likes BeyoncéTrump surrogate said Clinton can’t complain about his sexist comments because she likes Beyoncé
    Culture

    Beyoncé swearing in “Formation” is not the same as bragging about sexual assault.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Inside the growing movement to ditch Columbus Day and celebrate Native Americans instead
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    Christopher Columbus isn’t simply a “hero.”

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    Ruth Bader Ginsburg respects Colin Kaepernick’s right to protest, but thinks “it’s dumb and disrespectful”Ruth Bader Ginsburg respects Colin Kaepernick’s right to protest, but thinks “it’s dumb and disrespectful”
    Politics

    The Notorious RBG is the latest Colin Kaepernick critic.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Trump wanted the Central Park Five executed. DNA tests proved their innocence. He’s not backing down.
    Politics

    Trump still can’t admit he made a mistake.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Culture
    Ben & Jerry’s supports Black Lives Matter: “We have a moral obligation to take a stand”Ben & Jerry’s supports Black Lives Matter: “We have a moral obligation to take a stand”
    Culture

    Ben & Jerry’s mixes sweets with social justice to call out police brutality.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    3 ways to learn about Nat Turner besides watching Nate Parker’s The Birth of a Nation
    Culture

    There are other ways to learn about Turner’s story.

    By Victoria M. Massie
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    5 racist stereotypes that historically were the opposite of what they are today5 racist stereotypes that historically were the opposite of what they are today
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    History shows stereotypes are terrible precisely because they’re inconsistent.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Kid Cudi’s announcement that he’s checking into rehab is a powerfully honest blow to mental health stigma
    Politics
    Vice presidential debate moderator Elaine Quijano bridges the election’s digital and generational divideVice presidential debate moderator Elaine Quijano bridges the election’s digital and generational divide
    Politics

    Elaine Quijano reflects America’s changing electorate.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    #IAmAsianAmerican aims to mobilize the fastest-growing racial demographic for Election Day
    Politics

    The campaign aims to register at least 15,000 new voters.

    By Victoria M. Massie

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