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Coretta Scott King’s Misrepresented Legacy
In today’s newsletter, we remind everyone who Coretta Scott King really was. Plus, banning sexy books in Florida, abnormal weather, and weekend reading.
Why South Africa Is Bringing a Case Against Israel
In today’s newsletter, we look at the charges being levied against the Israeli government, the Golden Globes, and a little bit of good news.
“I’ve never seen anything like this”
In today’s newsletter, we look at the devastating food crisis in Gaza. Plus, Claudine Gay speaks for herself, a big week for lawsuits, and your weekend reads.
A “Long History of Exclusion” Continues
Claudine Gay, the first Black person and second woman to serve as president of Harvard, announced today that she would be resigning after only six months—the shortest tenure in Harvard’s 388-year history.