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Victoria M. Massie

Victoria M. Massie

Former Race & Identities Reporter

    Latest articles by Victoria M. Massie

    Olympics
    Simone Manuel’s Olympic gold is also a victory over swimming’s racist historySimone Manuel’s Olympic gold is also a victory over swimming’s racist history
    Olympics

    People worked so hard to keep African Americans out of pools. They lost.

    By Jenée Desmond-Harris and Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    A black sergeant in Baltimore was told to “stay in your lane” when calling out misconductA black sergeant in Baltimore was told to “stay in your lane” when calling out misconduct
    Politics

    A Baltimore lieutenant used signs to intimidate a black sergeant who spoke on misconduct.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    Department of Justice: Baltimore cops “coerced sex in exchange for immunity from arrest”Department of Justice: Baltimore cops “coerced sex in exchange for immunity from arrest”
    Politics

    The report found that officers specifically targeted “members of a vulnerable population.”

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    Simone Biles’s adoption defies a foster care system that punishes black familiesSimone Biles’s adoption defies a foster care system that punishes black families
    Politics

    Black children in foster care are far less likely to stay with their family.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    67 former civil rights era activists endorse Black Lives Matter: “y’all take it from here”
    Politics

    Former members of SNCC recognize the intergenerational fight for racial justice.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    7 articles on how the movement for black lives transformed the 2016 election
    Politics

    The Ferguson uprising gave momentum to a movement politicians can’t ignore.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Technology
    Apple’s diversity report is better than that of most tech companies — with one exceptionApple’s diversity report is better than that of most tech companies — with one exception
    Technology

    Overall diversity looks good, but it’s not the whole story.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton to journalists of color: “I want you to hold me accountable”Hillary Clinton to journalists of color: “I want you to hold me accountable”
    Politics

    The Democratic nominee offers a rare Q&A with journalists.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Politics
    Cops don’t need to hand out ice cream. They need to end racist policing practices.Cops don’t need to hand out ice cream. They need to end racist policing practices.
    Politics

    Part of repairing the relationship between communities and police is rectifying the institutional inequalities that too easily let law enforcement off the hook. And that work is far less sweet.

    By Victoria M. Massie
    Criminal Justice
    Did Baltimore County police really have to kill Korryn Gaines?Did Baltimore County police really have to kill Korryn Gaines?
    Criminal Justice

    Korryn Gaines pointed a gun at police. That doesn’t mean lethal force was necessary.

    By Victoria M. Massie