Ibram X. Kendi, anti-racism activist, wasn't surprised when Vivek Ramaswamy compared him to a KKK grand wizard: 'He's doing his job' as a GOP candidate of color

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Ibram X. Kendi, director of Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research, stands for a portrait Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Boston.
Ibram X. Kendi, director of Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research.

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Racist housing practices left Minneapolis with an extreme heat problem. Now, the city is rushing to reverse the lasting effects of environmental racism.

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Vivek Ramaswamy says racism is often 'manufactured,' calls on nation to 'restore colorblind equality'

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Vivek Ramaswamy reacts after a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee.
Vivek Ramaswamy at a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News.

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Vivek Ramaswamy doubles down on comparing US Rep. Ayanna Pressley to 'modern grand wizard' of the KKK

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Republican presidential candidate businessman Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee.
Republican presidential candidate and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News.

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A Hooters restaurant in North Carolina has been accused of racial discrimination in a lawsuit, which said managers made jokes about Black workers' hairstyles and appearances

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Hooters Restaurant in Los Angeles, California on September 11, 2017
A branch of Hooters.

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An American Airlines pilot launched a $23.5 million lawsuit, claiming airport staff racially profiled him after he failed to wear a mask

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An American Airlines plane sits at the gate.
An American Airlines plane sits at the gate.

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From one of Britain's most popular toys to the target of police raids: how a children's doll became a symbol of racism

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Detail of a shop window selling seaside holiday trinkets including different sizes of racist dolls, on July 14 2017, at Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England.
Detail of a store window selling seaside holiday trinkets including different sizes of racist dolls, on July 14 2017, at Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England.

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Florida prosecutor blamed an 'entry-level' staffer after a document surfaced from his office outlining harsher penalties for 'Hispanic' defendants

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A document instructs Jefferson County prosecutors to seek tougher penalties for "Hispanic" defendants.

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Oklahoma official caught on tape talking about lynching Black people and killing reporters resigns

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Protesters holding signs about racism outside the McCurtain County commissioners meeting.
McCurtain County residents were outraged by comments made by local officials about killing Black people and journalists that were heard on a recording.

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A white Tennessee lawmaker survived expulsion while 2 young Black lawmakers lost their seats for protesting gun violence. She says the result 'might have to do with the color of our skin.'

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Former Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, and former Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, join hands and hold them aloft amid a crowed of people. Pearson (right) and Jones (left) were expelled after protesting on the Tennessee house floor.
Former Rep. Justin Jones, Rep. Gloria Johnson, and former Rep. Justin Pearson, joined and raised their hands outside the House chamber in Tennessee.
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