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Social justice
fromFortune
3 days ago

Jesse Jackson turned down a pro baseball contract that paid 6x less than a white player. Here's how segregation shaped him | Fortune

Jesse Jackson's Southern upbringing and experiences of segregation shaped his civil rights leadership, activism, presidential runs, and enduring identity until his death at 84.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Danny McBride sends a love letter to the South with 'The Righteous Gemstones'

Danny McBride aims to redefine Southern stereotypes in Hollywood through his work and the complex character portrayals in his show, The Righteous Gemstones.
Independent films
fromVulture
10 months ago

Sinners Is Bold, Ambitious, and Just Misses Greatness

The South is integral to America's identity, often misrepresented, especially regarding its Black communities and history.
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