Diary Of  A Black Woman In A White World

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The Surprisingly Racist Reason Why White People Don’t Adopt Black Dogs

The Surprisingly Racist Reason Why White People Don’t Adopt Black Dogs

Yes, some people are that racist

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Feb 05, 2024
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A few years ago, I was looking to adopt a family dog. In the majority of shelters that I visited, I noticed that there was a high proportion of black dogs up for adoption. I thought it odd but didn’t dwell on it too long. Maybe it was simply a coincidence.

A few days ago, I was visiting a shelter for a summer job for my…

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