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Alaskans react to CNN poll labeling Native voters ‘something else’

A news anchor speaks in afront of a screen showing ethnic identifier categories
Screen shot of CNN by Tripp Crouse/KNBA

Native communities in Alaska and around the country responded to a graphic in CNN’s election coverage labeling voters that don’t identify as white, Black, Latino or Asian as “something else.” 

The gaffe led to the hashtag  #SomethingElse trending among Natives on social media calling out the cable news network for its ignorance.