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  • One way to dismantle structural racism in America: Disband the two-party system

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  • Author Robin DiAngelo: Debunking the most common myths white people tell about race

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  • This year, Juneteenth is a chance to make America what it has never been

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No one is 'self-made' — including Kylie Jenner. Here's why that matters

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The way we talk about wealth and success in this country needs to change. According to some experts, using terms like 'self-made' to describe successful entrepreneurs has real and lasting negative consequences. Follow NBC News' Andrew Stern as he digs into the history of the American dream, the myth of meritocracy and why no one is really self-made.