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In the Heat of the Night: A Timeless Examination of Race and Justice

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Introduction The phrase “Heat of the Night” evokes a potent mix of images: sweltering summer evenings, simmering tensions, and clandestine encounters. But for many, it immediately conjures the iconic Sidney Poitier film, *In the Heat of the Night*. More than a simple crime drama, *In the Heat of the Night* stands as a powerful and … Read more

The Complexities of “The Blackest Person in the World”: Why the Question Misses the Point

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Deconstructing the Question: What Does Blackest Even Mean? The search query “the blackest person in the world” is not uncommon. It pops up in search engines, revealing a certain level of curiosity, or perhaps, misunderstanding, about what constitutes “blackness.” But what does it even mean to be “the blackest”? Is it about skin tone, ancestry, … Read more

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