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The Real Story of “The Central Park Karen”

Honestly with Bari Weiss

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The Dichotomy of Poetic and Actual Truth in Media Narratives

This chapter explores the distinction between 'poetic truth' and actual truth in media narratives about racial injustice, using examples such as a Central Park incident and the Michael Brown case. It illustrates how misleading narratives can shape public perception and result in serious real-world implications, as seen in the tragic case of Jasmine Barnes.

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