National Geographic faced up to its racist past. Did it actually
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A 133-year-old magazine tried to reverse its racist wrongs, but progress couldn’t happen overnight.
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National Geographic - Wikipedia
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National Geographic: 'Our coverage was racist
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Can National Geographic overcome its racist history?
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How National Geographic is facing its racist history
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National Geographic faced up to its racist past. Did it actually get more diverse or inclusive? - Vox
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