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This Is What It’s Like To Report on Race for 40 Years

Will we ever fix the systemic problems we’ve faced for decades?

Jada Gomez
Momentum
Sep 9, 2020

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Sylvester Monroe of the Washington Post has covered race and inequality in the U.S. for four decades. Here, Monroe discusses the anger, fear, and urgency when it comes to reporting on an endless cycle your entire professional career.

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Momentum is a blog that captures and reflects the moment we find ourselves in, one where rampant anti-Black racism is leading to violence, trauma, protest, reflection, sorrow, and more. Momentum doesn’t look away when the news cycle shifts.

Jada Gomez
Jada Gomez

Written by Jada Gomez

Senior Platform Editor at Medium. Girl with the long last name from the Empire State. NYU Alum. Runner. Puppy Mommy. Smiler.

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