Truthout
Racism
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“Aferim!” Explores the Cross-Generational Transmission of Cultural Bigotry
The film follows a 19th century policeman's search for an escaped Romani slave, exposing the hateful cultural morals of the time.
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How We Misunderstand the History of Black Protest
Critique of contemporary protests against police violence are based on a romanticized narrative of the 1960s civil rights protests.
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Reclaim MLK: Beyond Sanitized Narratives
If we want to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, we must recognize the need for direct action to create social change.
Black Homes Matter: San Francisco’s Vanishing Black Population
Thousands have left their city of birth because of political decisions and economic policies.
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Statue of Trumperty
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Junior Militiaman Playset
Ladydrawers: Hog Brains and a Mysterious Illness Linked to Bacon Processing
From public health risks to profound racism, for workers and eaters alike, the world of meat processing is packed with dangers.
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Using Racist Memorabilia to Teach Tolerance
“Understanding Jim Crow” is David Pilgrim's story of turning racist memorabilia into tools for promoting social justice.
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“Standoff“
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