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Barrett Holmes Pitner


Barrett Holmes Pitner is a politics and race-and-culture journalist, and an adjunct professor in the department of Environmental Studies at SUNY-ESF. He is based in Washington, DC. Follow him on Twitter @barrettpitner

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The NBA is dominating social media right now

The NBA knows that social media has changed how fans consume and enjoy basketball.

On Jun 3, 2016 by Barrett Holmes Pitner

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The struggle against Internet overload is real

Just how much is too much?

On May 13, 2016 by Barrett Holmes Pitner

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Berating women online isn’t a sport

Your coach taught you better than that.

On May 2, 2016 by Barrett Holmes Pitner

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Putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill reflects our past and our future

America just became a slightly more equitable society.

On Apr 21, 2016 by Barrett Holmes Pitner

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How much influence should Silicon Valley have in the 2016 election?

Silicon Valley leaders are raising the stakes in the campaign.

On Apr 18, 2016 by Barrett Holmes Pitner

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What the Real Housewives of Potomac can teach us about race in America

Let's get real—interracial, intercultural, and interreligious relationships are on the rise in America.

On Apr 5, 2016 by Barrett Holmes Pitner

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Rodney King and the viral video that changed a nation

The prevalence of videos similar to Rodney King’s today are actually a sign of social progress.

On Mar 3, 2016 by Barrett Holmes Pitner

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The flawed ‘power’ of sports apps

Michael Jordan had a pretty successful career before apps had even been invented.

On Feb 28, 2016 by Barrett Holmes Pitner

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Ben Carson and the problem with blackness

The GOP candidate believes he would truly be the first black president.

On Feb 24, 2016 by Barrett Holmes Pitner

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How Black Lives Matter can move beyond a hashtag

What does the future hold for Black Lives Matter?

On Feb 17, 2016 by Barrett Holmes Pitner

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20 years later, O.J. Simpson is still a big story

Why is O.J. Simpson everywhere right now?

On Feb 8, 2016 by Barrett Holmes Pitner

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How the Internet is keeping black history alive

Resurrecting some of the forgotten stories for Black History Month.

On Feb 3, 2016 by Barrett Holmes Pitner