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December 2, 2013

Republican Tweet Mocked for Racism Claim 
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The Republican National Committee drew mockery on Sunday when its
Twitter account posted a picture of Rosa Parks with the message: "Today
we remember Rosa Parks’ bold stand and her role in ending racism." The
RNC later tweeted a correction, saying it meant to honor Parks for "her
role in fighting to end racism." But the original tweet led thousands to
post messages using the satirical hashtag "#Racism Ended When."

 

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