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Jenée Desmond-Harris

Jenée Desmond-Harris

Former Race, Law, and Politics Reporter

Latest articles by Jenée Desmond-Harris

The racist panic over Ruby Bridges is not just history — it’s our political presentThe racist panic over Ruby Bridges is not just history — it’s our political present
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The Betsy DeVos cartoon saga was an unintentional reminder of the staying power of white nationalism.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
“Crying is an everyday thing”: life after Trump’s “Muslim ban” at a majority-immigrant school“Crying is an everyday thing”: life after Trump’s “Muslim ban” at a majority-immigrant school
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Experts explain how confusion and anxiety affect kids.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Why we don’t have White History MonthWhy we don’t have White History Month
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A sociologist explains why it would be ridiculous.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
It’s African American History Month, and our president still can’t say “black” without “inner city”It’s African American History Month, and our president still can’t say “black” without “inner city”
Politics

He’s either unwilling or unable to stop.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Islam isn’t a race. But it still makes sense to think of Islamophobia as racism.Islam isn’t a race. But it still makes sense to think of Islamophobia as racism.
Politics

Orientalism, the ancient brand of hate behind today’s anti-Muslim attitudes, explained.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
The hoopla over these “rare” biracial twins twins reveals how confused people are about racial identityThe hoopla over these “rare” biracial twins twins reveals how confused people are about racial identity
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Their different complexions aren’t some racial miracle.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
2 experts decode Trump’s comments on crime and “the feds”2 experts decode Trump’s comments on crime and “the feds”
Politics

His Chicago tweets were a “brilliant rhetorical move” — if you understand history and racism.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Despite decades of racist and sexist attacks, Serena Williams keeps winningDespite decades of racist and sexist attacks, Serena Williams keeps winning
Culture

She just claimed her 23rd Grand Slam singles title.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Doubts about inclusive feminism have little to do with the Women’s March. They’re rooted in history.Doubts about inclusive feminism have little to do with the Women’s March. They’re rooted in history.
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“We’re all the same” has never served women of color.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Watch: women, men, and kids of the Women’s March, in their own wordsWatch: women, men, and kids of the Women’s March, in their own words
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We get it, the event’s purpose is intersectional as hell.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris

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