Race, Crime and Justice: It Was Never Just About Henry Louis Gates
Filed under: Media, Crime, Race Issues, Woman Up, al Qaeda, LawIn the summer of 2009, a Harvard professor was arrested for breaking into his own house. The incident sparked a national discussion of race in America -- a discussion that's far from finish...
Nikki Haley Is Grading Lawmakers, but How Has She Measured Up?
Filed under: Republicans, Budget, Woman Up, Governors, 2010 Elections, Conservatives, Tea Party, 2012 ElectionsNikki Haley became a political star on the national scene and in her home state of South Carolina with her tea party-fueled campaign for gove...
Museum Will Bring African American — Make That ‘American’ — History to National Mall
Filed under: Race Issues, Woman Up, CultureAs Lonnie G. Bunch steers plans for the National Museum of African American History and Culture toward a 2015 opening, he searches for pieces of that history and the stories they tell. Permalink |&nb...
‘The Help’ Speak Up. What Will Kathryn Stockett Say?
Filed under: Race Issues, Woman Up, CultureIn a tale of life imitating art imitating life, author Kathryn Stockett is being sued by 'The Help.' The domestic worker claims Stockett used her likeness in the book against her wishes. Permalink |&...
Rush Limbaugh Has It Wrong. Some of My Best Friends Are Blondes
Filed under: Media, Race Issues, Woman Up, Culture, ConservativesThe conservative radio yakker recently held forth on a Super Bowl ad for a soft drink. In the process, he perpetuated a number of racial stereotypes. Permalink | Email this...
White Nationalist Looks for a Hotel and an Apology in Charlotte
Filed under: Race IssuesJared Taylor heads an organization that promotes what he calls "race realism." He hoped to hold a conference in Charlotte, but last week a hotel canceled the group's reservations for 100 rooms. Permalink | Email ...
