Rethinking Policy for Black America
Systemic racism is baked into every aspect of American life. These policies can help dismantle inequities in education, housing, health, policing, and more.
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Last summer,
millions of Americans took to the streets across the country to protest the violence Black Americans have suffered at the hands of police. It sparked what has been called the largest civil rights movement of our time one that saw worldwide demonstrations, new demands placed on lawmakers, and white people and non-Black people of color pledging to speak up against injustice, to no longer turn the other way. It felt like the United States might finally be ready to do the work to be less racist.
Christmas Day looms just two days away, and, with the month-long build up of December nearly over, one could see that day as the destination festivities have been building towards. The last few days have also likely been filled with familiar songs for the holidays, for timeless religious hymns to classic radio jingles. However, in the context of our modern celebration, one carol in particular might ring slightly odd. Though many expect plentiful gifts from their true love this year, itâs not too common for Christmas celebrations to be a 12-day affair. So, when and what, then, are these 12 days? And where does this popular song originate?