Tag Archives: racism
Former Essence EIC Says She Was Forced Out by White Management
Former editor Constance White says that white corporate ownership has changed the magazine
Former Essence magazine editor says she was forced out by white management
By Makkada B. Selah
Racial Wealth Gap Has Tripled Since Reagan
The wealth gap between whites and blacks has gotten bigger, not smaller
New Brandeis study says wealth gap between blacks and whites has tripled since Reagan
By Makkada B. Selah
Georgia Cemetery has Clean “White” Side and “Messy” Black Side
Maintenance neglected until ownership is established
In Hamilton, GA a cemetery is divided by a chain link fence. One side has…
By Sasha King
Yes, We Do That: A Black Woman’s Amazing NASCAR Escapade
My journey squashing stereotypes and reacquainting with a childhood fascination
Someone said “Black people don’t do NASCAR.” Well, we did that, and it was amazingly…
By Janell Hazelwood
Sonia Sotomayor Condemns Prosecutor’s Racially Charged Question
Sotomayor blames Obama administration for ignoring comment.
What do you think of Sotomayor’s comments?
By Sandra Evangelina Garcia
New York Politician Celebrates Jewish Holiday in Blackface
Assemblyman Dov Hikind wears blackface costume at Brooklyn home.
Politician says he didn’t mean to hurt anyone’s feelings.
By Gerren Keith Gaynor
High School Students Wear KKK Robes at Hockey Game
Three students wore KKK-like robes during high school game.
Principal says students’ parents were contacted and “appropriate action” was taken.
By Gerren Keith Gaynor
The Donald Calls ‘Django Unchained’ the Most Racist Movie He’s Ever Seen
Trump says Tarantino's flick is a 'disgrace'
Donald Trump goes off on Tarantino’s ‘Django Unchained’
By Makkada B. Selah
Students Protest Emory President’s Slavery Statements
Students and faculty members say it's part of a pattern of insensitivity toward minorities by the Emory administration
Emory president’s positive view of the dehumanizing “three-fifth’s compromise” offends many
By Makkada B. Selah
Actor Alec Baldwin Allegedly Calls Black Photographer a ‘Coon’
Baldwin claims he was being harassed
’30 Rock’ star accused of hurling racial slur at photographer
