Slate: Is Tyra Racist? She "Has Been Discouraging Any Behavior That Could Be Considered ‘Too Black"...

Slate:

It's been more than three years since America's Next Top Model debuted on UPN and became an almost instant hit. The show, which is hosted and executive-produced by Victoria's Secret model Tyra Banks, has also been a model of racial diversity. Though most magazine covers still feature white models, on ANTM young women of every possible hue--full-figured and rail thin, bald and be-weaved--are given the chance to chase their Cover Girl dreams. As of last night, when black 20-year-old Danielle Evans took the title, there have been six winners: three white, two black, and one biracial.

Since UPN's programming caters to a black audience, it makes sense that Tyra, the first black woman to grace the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, is at the helm. But lately, the supermodel has seemed disapproving of the trappings of black American culture. Though she illustrates her allegiance to the sisterhood by making loving references to her booty, for the past few cycles Tyra has been discouraging any behavior that could be considered "too black."

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