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Pete Reads 'Crying Wolf: Hate Crime Hoaxes in America' by Laird Wilcox - Complete

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Exploring Racial Hoaxes and Their Impact on Social Activism

This chapter explores various racial hoaxes that sparked social movements and institutional changes, starting with a 1979 incident at Penn State involving fake job ads. It highlights the complexities and repercussions of these hoaxes, including significant events mistaken for hate crimes.

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