The president’s speech at Mother Emanuel was a missed opportunity.
Tag: Black People
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Vinie Burrows, Acclaimed Actress Who Became an Activist, Dies at 99
She got her start on Broadway at 15. But after finding a dearth of roles for Black women, she ultimately turned to one-woman shows that addressed racism and sexism.
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For Claudine Gay, Harvard’s First Black President, Race Was an Unavoidable Issue
Claudine Gay celebrated her history making appointment. But after she resigned, she spoke very differently about her experience.
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The Persecution of Harvard’s Claudine Gay
As Black women have raised their profiles, they’ve also raised some right-wing hackles.