Tag Archives: racism
Why You Mad?: We Gave Gwyneth Paltrow Permission to Use the N-Word
Pop culture's --- and our--- loose use of the word diminishes its negative impact
With the news that Gwenyth Paltrow used the N-word in a Twitpic caption, many find…
By Janell Hazelwood
How I Did It: Orchestra Founder Jeri Lynne Johnson Breaks Racial Boundaries
Musician and entrepreneur created own opportunities after adversity
Founder of the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra decided to fill a void in the classical…
By BlackEnterprise.com
George Zimmerman Has Been Arrested and Charged. Now What?
Here's how a second-degree murder trial could play out
Writer Zerlina Maxwell breaks down the legal standards to come for George Zimmerman, who was…
By BlackEnterprise.com
Remembering a Media Legend: Top 5 Black News Moments with Mike Wallace
From Malcolm X to Tina Turner, we highlight top moments in a media legend's career
From Malcolm X to Tina Turner, Mike Wallace–who died April 7— has had a stellar…
By Janell Hazelwood
Hot Ad Mess: Is Lack of Color in the Advertising Biz to Blame for MJB/Burger King Snafu??
After official Mary J. Blige response, I'm still shaking my head
As the Burger King chicken wrap hoopla continues, questions arise about lack of diversity in…
By Janell Hazelwood
UPDATE: Burger King Pulls Chicken Ad, But Damage to Mary J. Blige Brand Already Done
We all make mistakes. Here are a few suggestions for a better brand move
After an outpour of backlash about a Mary J. Blige commercial that raises more than…
By Janell Hazelwood
Mary J. Blige, the Multi-Platinum Chicken Peddler? Say It Ain’t So
Adding a side-eye-worthy endorsement to the brand just doesn't make sense
Joining the ranks of chicken-eating stereotypes, the multi-platinum singer adds an endorsement to the brand…
By Janell Hazelwood
WATCH: David Banner on Trayvon Martin Shooting Death
The passionate performer expresses his views on the senseless death of another young Black man
Rapper/producer David Banner shares his passionate perspective on the life and death of Trayvon Martin…
By Anslem Samuel
9 Side-Eye-Worthy Moments in the Trayvon Martin Tragedy
A snapshot of events that have raised eyebrows and outrage
As public outrage continues, BlackEnterprise.com takes a look at nine key outrageous moments after the…
By Janell Hazelwood
Black Hollywood Talent Talk Careers and the Politics of the Hollywood
Five professionals to watch in 2012 dish on Tinseltown triumphs and challenges
These top black actors and Hollywood professionals to watch discuss career triumphs and how politics…
