Racism
Fan Throws A Banana Peel At African American NHL Player Who Ups Ante With Homophobic Slur
Philadelphia Flyers player Wayne Simmonds played the role of face and heel in two separate incidents during the NHL preseason. Unfortunately, both incidents set society back 20 years. Read more
Racist Bake Sale By UC Berkley Republicans Sparks Protest
As the debate on affirmative action rages on, the Berkley College Republicans of California Berkley have staged a bake sale that charges students based on their race and/or gender…and they admit that its “inherently racist.” Read more
[Opinion] David Starkey's Mad Rant Blaming Blacks For Britain Riots & It's Consequences
No doubt David Starkey has jumped the shark but we hope Britain doesn’t follow suit. Read more
Black California Teen Threatened With Noose; Chained Up By White Teammates
A black high school student in Santa Monica was attacked by his white wrestling teammates. What action has been taken? Read more
[Movie Trailer] "Dark Girls" Documentary
Directors Bill Duke and D. Channsin Berry released clips from their upcoming documentary which explores deep seeded biases and attitudes about skin color. But this isn’t about black vs. white. This is about dark skin vs. light skin and the complexities in Black American culture. It’s one of those conversational pieces that needed to happen and we’re just glad to see somebody accepted the challenge. “Dark Girls” will be released Fall/Winter 2011 Read more
Callin Out Names: STFU Ashley Judd; We Don’t Need Your Apology
Ashley Judd calling hip-hop “rape culture” then saying her words were taken out of context make her apology null and void. Read more
Black Men Make Juan Williams Nervous
Former NPR senior news analyst Juan Williams let it be known that black men make him nervous. Read more
Understandably Frustrated: The Gift & The Curse Of Eminem’s White Skin
Journalists call “G.O.A.T.” a diss record but it can be used to examine Eminem and his frustrations with the industry double standard. Read more
Black Fire Electrician Finds Noose In Locker After Filing Race Discrimination Suit Against FDNY
Gregory Seabrook, an electrician, discovered the symbol of hatred and lynching only two months after filing a race discrimination suit against the department. Read more
Kanye West Cancels "Today" Show Performance After Interview Fiasco
Kanye West announced that he will no longer be performing on “The Today Show” on Black Friday. Read more
