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Pete Reads 'Crying Wolf: Hate Crime Hoaxes in America' by Laird Wilcox - Part 3

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Exploring the Impact of Hate Crime Hoaxes and Historical Fabrications

This chapter explores the alarming occurrence of hoaxes related to hate crimes, focusing on the fabricated or exaggerated nature of many incidents. It also critiques Alex Haley's 'Roots' for its misleading claims about ancestry, emphasizing how emotional narratives can overshadow objective truth and influence societal perceptions of race.

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