The idea of white victimhood is increasingly central to the debate over affirmative action.
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In 1950s Atlanta, Alfred ‘Tup’ Holmes Fought To End Segregation In Golf | WBUR
“My dad used golfing as a life lesson,” Michael Holmes says. “That you have to earn your way. That life is hard, that you have to work at it.”
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In Harlem, a New Triennial Parses the Historical, Political, and Social Context of “Uptown” | Hyperallergic
The inaugural show at Columbia University’s Wallach Art Gallery spotlights 25 artists living or practicing north of 99th Street.
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These 20 Female Artists Are Pushing Figurative Painting Forward | Artsy
“We are living in a time that’s ripe with debate over what it means to be a human in one kind of body or another,” says Emily Mae Smith.
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Are We Returning to Jim Crow? | The Root
When Donald Trump campaigned on the slogan “Make America Great Again,” many of us saw it for what it was—coded language for taking the mask—or the hood, as it were—off of white supremacy.
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Ben Carson is no hometown hero for Detroit’s struggling families | The Guardian
The housing secretary has not pushed back against the vast cuts to his department that will leave countless people out in the cold.
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What Parents Can Do to Nurture Good Writers | The New York Times
Sometimes when kids come to you to share what they’re writing, they’re not coming for feedback. They are coming for affirmation.
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These Black Women Hope to Build Diversity Within Austin’s Architect Community | KUT 90.5
When you think of architecture, you probably think about the style and functionality of a building. You may not always think about the people who drew up the plans. But their perspectives can help shape the way our cities look. In Austin, African-American women are hoping to diversify the field of architecture.
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The Incredible Stories Behind Lemi Ghariokwu’s Iconic Fela Kuti Album Covers | OkayAfrica
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of Fela Kuti. In remembrance, we’re revisiting this article with his trusted collaborator Lemi Ghariokwu, who created the large majority of Fela’s album covers.
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Baker League documentary showing at West Catholic | The Philadelphia Tribune
The Charles Baker League was the premier summer basketball league for many years in Philadelphia.
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