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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 »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 »"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]ANTM Models In Oh-So-Trendy Blackface Shoot
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 »Dancing Around Race Relations: Prom Night In Mississippi
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 »Marie Claire: 15 Years Of Good Skin; 2 Black Women
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 »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 »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 »Equal Pay? Women Of Color Get The Short End Of The Stick
Does Obama Need A Little (Not Mc) Kaine To Save The World?
Shopping While Black: When Racism Hits Retail
On Race, Gender, Michelle Obama, And The Politics Of Twitter
Racism Is Worse Than Sexism, Geraldine Ferrarro
'Glamour''s Suze Yalof Schwartz Hates Black Butts, Cannot Lie
Curing The World Of Black People, One Pore At A Time