This is specifically about black writers, but I think the same is true for latino and native writers... http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/25/enduring-whiteness-of-american-journalism …
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Clarification: black, latino, and native writers are always expected to write about race and racism in the world and in our personal lives.
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Black, latino, and native writers don't get hired to write about economics or astronomy. We get hired to write about race. Only.
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And I'm pointing out black, latino, and native writers because it's not true for other writers of color, who DO get to write beyond race.
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