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The Embarrassing Andrew Young...

The Embarrassing Andrew Young

How did Andrew Young become an Embarrassment, you ask?  Well, let me start by saying that there are moments in history when you expect more from the people who shape it. Andrew Young, one of the towering figures of the Civil Rights Movement, has dedicated much of his life to the struggle for justice, dignity, […]

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Aren't You a Monolith?

African-Americans are a Monolith?

The Illusion of Diversity: Are African-Americans Truly a Monolith? Despite the frequent claim that “Africans and African American people are not a monolith,” much of what is visible in American media, beauty culture, and everyday social behavior suggests a deeper conformity within the African American community—particularly when it comes to aesthetics, language, and cultural performance.

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