Monday, October 9, 2017

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Coates's eloquent polemics on the black experience in America brought him fame and the admiration of Barack Obama. Here he talks about the rise of white supremacy – and why Trump was a logical conclusion.
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THIS IS US
'OUR STORY IS A TRAGEDY'
Ta-Nehisi Coates: The Laureate Of Black Lives
theguardian.com
Coates's eloquent polemics on the black experience in America brought him fame and the admiration of Barack Obama. Here he talks about the rise of white supremacy – and why Trump was a logical conclusion.
THEDE'S TURN
On 'The Rundown,' Robin Thede Is Filling A Void In Late-Night Talk
nytimes.com
With her BET series, Ms. Thede, former head writer of "The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore," will be the first black female host in the format in several years.
'IT'S AN ACT OF CRUELTY'
I'm Done Debating Racism With The Devil
slate.com
I've been asked to consider the devil's point of view so often over the course of my life that I'm beginning to feel like I know him.
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GOOD QUESTION
How Can I Ask My Colleague To Stop Crying About Her Haircut, And Other Great Advice Column Questions
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A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.​​​
BEHIND THE SCENES
'IT WAS A FLUKE'
An Oral History Of 'Batman: The Animated Series'
vulture.com
As the 1990s dawned, television audiences weren't used to a dark version of the Dark Knight. Oddly enough, it took a kids' cartoon to show TV-watchers the emotional and visual weight of the Caped Crusader.
SISKO'S SHINING HOUR
Revisiting 'Star Trek's Most Political Episode
theatlantic.com
In 1995, the "Deep Space Nine" installment "Past Tense" stood out for its realistic, near-future vision of racism and economic injustice.
BRING BACK THE MUSIC VIDEOS
MTV Doesn't Know What 'TRL' Is Supposed To Be In 2017
theverge.com
"TRL" is back, baby, and it is confused.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
ABBREVIATE THAT, PLEASE
A Dutch News Satire Program Made This Fake Ad To Raise Awareness Of 'Nonsensical Rifle Addiction' In America
digg.com
"Sunday with Lubach" is basically the Netherlands' answer to "Last Week Tonight," and this is their take on gun violence in the US.
IN THE NEWS
Trump And Pence Orchestrate NFL Walkout, And Other Trump News From Today
Trump Demands Wall And Other Hard-Line Immigration Provisions In Exchange For DACA Replacement
Harvey Weinstein Forced Out Of His Own Company
Google Uncovers Russian-Bought Ads On YouTube, Gmail And Other Platforms
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