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Black Atheists, White Santas, And A Feast For The Deceased : Code Switch We're answering your holiday race questions: Why do we still think of Santa as white? Are POCs responsible for calling-out the racism at holiday parties? How do you tell your black family you're a non-believer? And, can you resurrect a dead family tradition?

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Black Atheists, White Santas, And A Feast For The Deceased

Black Atheists, White Santas, And A Feast For The Deceased

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We're answering your holiday race questions: Why do we still think of Santa as white? Are POCs responsible for calling-out the racism at holiday parties? How do you tell your black family you're a non-believer? And, can you resurrect a dead family tradition?

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