You Can’t Have Capitalism Without Racism
The blatant bigotry of The Economist and Atlanta Hawks’ Bruce Levenson are just the latest examples of Malcolm X’s declaration about the place of Black people in American society.
Kirsten West Savali
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Kirsten West Savali, a writer and cultural critic currently based in Mississippi, is an editor at NewsOne.com. Her provocative commentary explores the intersectionality of race, religion, gender, politics and culture. You can always find her where the good fight is—or good cookies. Follow her on Twitter: @KWestSavali
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