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All superheroes are white. Superman is white. Spider-Man is white. Batman is white. Wonder Woman is white.
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This week the legendary Apollo Theater celebrated the 13 years of its star-studded annual Spring Gala. Every year…
Have you ever referred to someone or something as racist? I have.
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