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a deeply ingrained bigotry prevented her from even considering the counterarguments
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As the U.S. has worked to address bigotry and injustice throughout the second half of the 20th century and first decades of the 21st century, art reflected these changes.
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TIME, 6 May 2024
There was anger, confusion and violence, a full panoply of emotional spectrums played out in that classroom, and simultaneously across the country, riven by equal parts bigotry and hatred, hope and resilience, smiles and tears.
—David Baldacci, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
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TIME, 6 May 2024
There was anger, confusion and violence, a full panoply of emotional spectrums played out in that classroom, and simultaneously across the country, riven by equal parts bigotry and hatred, hope and resilience, smiles and tears.
—David Baldacci, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Bigotry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bigotry. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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bigotry
noun
big·ot·ry
ˈbig-ə-trē 
plural bigotries
1
: the state of mind of a bigot
2
: behavior or beliefs characteristic of a bigot
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