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more about #racerelations mb: I thought about this for a while now. I don't find it offensive for the same reason I don't find cross dressers or any other kind of gender bending o... more » dj alicat: Victor and Rolf did an all black collection in 2001. Everything was black, including the models. But would you consider it 'blackface'? The year befo... more » BestEuphemismEver: My number one passion in life is hating on people who Heidipologise: "IF you were offended, I am sorry... but not sorry enough to really acknowledge y... more » I_can_still_pitch: Try this Ty: "It was a dumb idea. We shouldn't have done it. Sorry." So easy and simple. That is how you "apologize." It's a different thing than "at... more » TurtleSpeak: I see how it's a problematic photo shoot concept but I still don't really think it's analogous to "blackface". It is problematic in other ways- it ess... more » nnnnnnn': Tyra's goals are honorable, but I think she should really take a few classes on anthropology and gender studies. She has a big platform and she's a r... more » TransFat: THERE IS NO TYRA ONLY ZUUL! more » dandelionbrowne: I'm torn on this. Part of me is angry at that she's so dismissive of something that she knew would be considered offensive. The other part of me is... more » Understater: It's my number one passion in my life to stretch the definition of beauty I thought her number one passion was slutshaming. more » rodmanstreet: Thanks for slipping that "sorta" in the title of this post. I watched this yesterday, and that SORTA came through loud and clear to me. But I felt l... more » Zombie Ms. Skittles: They didn't even do a realistic job on the makeup... more » Jack_Burton: I've seen better art at Red Lobster, on the table-paper. #asians more » Skellatrix: When I was a kid, I drew ALL my girls with eyes and lips like that...and EPIC hair. I thought I just really liked sketching "pretty makeup." I had no ... more » rednrowdy: is it just me or did he just draw a brat doll? #asians more » Ulookinatmyjunk, JOC: The funny thing is the "Asian Woman" he drew could be anybody. Keisha up the street. Becky at the mall. Maria at the restaurant. Lelani at the 7-11. I... more » RousseMacabre: That's so incredibly insensitive. I'll show you how to draw a woman who isn't amused. #asians more » Katxyz: You know, all my Google Ads are now popping up with ways for me to "Meet Asian Women" but I don't think I need to after seeing that sketch. I mean, w... more » MyUnderpantsHaveFlamesOnThem: I wasn't surprised to see this is a product of eHow, one of Demand Media's domains. Wired just had a fantastic article about their media model that mi... more » Valkyrie607: How to Draw An Asian Woman 1. Find an Asian woman. 2. Introduce yourself politely. Explain that you're an artist and you would like her to sit for y... more » randomnessish: Um...not even a good drawing. You need a lesson and exaggerated pencil strokes to draw like an 8 year old? #asians more » -
#racerelations
Commenting About Race Is Complicated
Yesterday, Latoya riffed on a Wall Street Journal article about the new black Barbie dolls, and the prickly issue of reflecting a vast diaspora of people in one mass-produced toy. Her post was great; some of the comments were not. More » -
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Tyra Banks Sorta Apologizes For "Blackface" Photoshoot
According to StyleList, the first seven minutes of Tyra's talk show yesterday were devoted to discussing the "biracial" shoot on America's Next Top Model, in which some contestants had their skin painted with dark makeup. Tyra said: More » -
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"How Do You Draw Asian Women?"
"A lot of people have asked that question… Start off with a basic shape… [Add] beautiful eyes and a small nose…" Um, what? [BuzzFeed via The Awl] -
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ANTM Models In Oh-So-Trendy Blackface Shoot
In a super-spoiler, ET posted pictures of the remaining America's Next Top Model contestants from a photoshoot in Maui. The concept of the shoot involves making the ladies look biracial. Meaning: some of the models are in blackface.
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Congresswoman Says She Wasn't Aware "Great White Hope" Has Racist Connotation
Rep. Lynn Jenkins has defended her remark saying that Republicans need a "great white hope," explaining that she didn't realize the phrase had a racist connotation. More » -
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Dancing Around Race Relations: Prom Night In Mississippi
Last night, HBO aired Prom Night In Mississippi, a documentary "starring" actor Morgan Freeman, who, in 2008, offered to pay for the senior prom at Mississippi's Charleston High School under one condition: the prom had to be racially integrated. More » -
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Diversity Advocate Explains What Not To Say To White People
In an interview with NPR's Michelle Martin, Luke Visconti of DiversityInc. explains his "9 Things NEVER to Say to White Colleagues." Are his tips helpful, or do they minimize the difficulties minorities have in dealing with white coworkers? More » -
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Marie Claire: 15 Years Of Good Skin; 2 Black Women
Although Beyoncé is on the cover, thanks to a tipster, we discovered that inside, the June issue of Marie Claire is disappointingly racially insensitive:
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Oprah Asks FLDS Members If They're Taught Racism; They Lie To Her Face
On today's episode, Oprah personally visited the Yearning for Zion ranch in Eldorado, TX. When asked, Willie Jessop denied that church members are taught that nonwhite people are evil. We have proof to the contrary. More » -
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There Is More To Life Than Inaugural Parties (And Gay Orgies)
With the first celebrity concert of the inauguration over and a day of rest and MLK-inspired service upon us, there is plenty of time to reflect on Prop 8, Gaza, North Korea and tax cuts. More » -
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Grace Relations
Sister Toldja, whose satirical post on the inauguration incited a firestorm after we posted it yesterday, is back with some heartfelt, honest things to say. Keep it civil in the comments. [Me Myself An Eye] More »
