What did Jayson Blair mean by: If they’re all so brilliant and I’m such an affirmative-action hire, how come they didn’t catch me? Jayson Blair Copy
+ Racism built me into a person that was set up to be self-destructive. Author, January 18, 2024January 9, 2025, Jayson Blair, Oppression, Resilience, Self-hatred, 0 Jayson Blair
+ I used to walk around saying that I’m just another black man without a college degree. Author, January 18, 2024January 9, 2025, Jayson Blair, Education, Identity, Race, 0 Jayson Blair
+ It’s very painful to have something that’s not true written about you. Author, January 18, 2024January 9, 2025, Jayson Blair, Falsehood, Pain, Reputation, 0 Jayson Blair
+ I am immensely contrite. And I’m sorry for the damage I’ve done. Author, January 18, 2024January 9, 2025, Jayson Blair, Apology, Damage, 0 Jayson Blair
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