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Facts. Facts matter. "Of all the tragic facts about the history of slavery, the most astonishing to an American today is that, although slavery was a worldwide institution for thousands of years, nowhere in the world was slavery a controversial issue prior to the 18th century. People of every race and color were enslaved – and enslaved others. White people were still being bought and sold as slaves in the Ottoman Empire, decades after American blacks were freed."
“You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts.” - Daniel Patrick Moynihan
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Joe Biden says children as young as eight should be able to change their gender
“The idea that an eight year old child, or a ten year old child decides—’you know i decided, I want to be transgender. That’s what I’d think I’d like to be, it’d make my life a lot easier’—there should be zero discrimination,” said Biden.
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Kraft Mac & Cheese Erases ‘Send Noods’ Campaign From Its Social Media Following Criticism
Facing backlash, the brand said via Instagram Stories that it would remove related content from its channels.
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Uncle Ben’s rice brand is getting a new name: Ben’s Original
Mars Inc becomes the latest company to drop a logo criticized as a racial stereotype.
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Walmart begins Drone Delivery Tests
Drone Technology Walmart announced that it will start testing out a drone delivery service for grocery and household products in the U.S. as it looks to expand delivery options.Credit Reuters
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Trevor Noah: Gender Reveal Parties Are ‘Outdated’
“The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah is arguing gender reveal parties are “very outdated” and shouldn’t be celebrated until a child can choose his or her gender identity.
