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LEEANN SHAW YOUNGER
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IF THE “COON” FITS
IF THE “COON” FITS
On a Racial Slur and White Ignorance
Leeann Shaw Younger
Feb 3, 2019
The State Trooper vs My Black Life
The State Trooper vs My Black Life
or What Happened When I got Pulled Over
Leeann Shaw Younger
Apr 8, 2018
Uganda Has No Underwear
Uganda Has No Underwear
And other thoughts about sh — tholes
Leeann Shaw Younger
Jan 23, 2018
Nobody Likes an Uppity Negro
Nobody Likes an Uppity Negro
Leeann Shaw Younger
Sep 27, 2017
I know you aren’t a racist but we are still dying
I know you aren’t a racist but we are still dying
Skin color as death sentence
Leeann Shaw Younger
Jun 2, 2017
Black Kids, White Power and the River of History
Black Kids, White Power and the River of History
On trying not to drown
Leeann Shaw Younger
May 12, 2017
DO UNTO OTHERS …
DO UNTO OTHERS …
Oh just forget it
Leeann Shaw Younger
May 5, 2017
If you’re not going to say it, I will
If you’re not going to say it, I will
Thoughts on watching Sean Spicer
Leeann Shaw Younger
Apr 23, 2017
The Luxury of Avoidance
The Luxury of Avoidance
Thoughts on a Hate Crime
Leeann Shaw Younger
Apr 4, 2017
I’m Shaking My Head Too
I’m Shaking My Head Too
Watching Sean Spicer 3/28/17
Leeann Shaw Younger
Mar 30, 2017
Chance the Rapper Makes Me Happy!
Chance the Rapper Makes Me Happy!
Sorry kids-It’s true
Leeann Shaw Younger
Mar 23, 2017
George Washington’s Personal Property
George Washington’s Personal Property
Ona Judge caught my attention the other day, thanks to this interview from NPR’s Here and Now.
Leeann Shaw Younger
Mar 15, 2017
No matter who wins, the damage is done
No matter who wins, the damage is done
An African American friend sent me this message a few days ago. It’s a statement of anxiety anchored in the reality of the African American…
Leeann Shaw Younger
Nov 8, 2016
On Being Called a C#nt and a N!gger
On Being Called a C#nt and a N!gger
The virtual conversation started because I was offended. The sender of the message above was himself offended when I asked him to refrain…
Leeann Shaw Younger
Sep 30, 2016
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