Does Ellen Pompeo Not Understand Her Racial Privilege?

Does Ellen Pompeo Not Understand Her Racial Privilege?
Why her exchange with Denzel Washington was problematic
Maia Niguel Hoskin, Ph.D.
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Oct 1, 2021
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Well, well, well. It looks like another Hollywood actress got caught with her pants down. Or, maybe she proudly pulled her pants down but got more than what she bargained for. Over the last few days, Ellen Pompeo has been trending on Twitter after sharing a story about an intense…
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Written by Maia Niguel Hoskin, Ph.D.
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Professor, Forbes Contributor, Race Scholar, Activist, Therapist, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Wife, Mother, & Addict of Ice Cream &Cheese. www.drmaiahoskin.com
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