Racial Identity

Kamala Harris & Asian Americans

Gautam Dutta | Posted 11.09.2009 | Politics


Gautam Dutta

Harris is certainly the first African American woman to become a District Attorney in California. But she's also the first Asian American to accomplish that impressive feat.

Being Biracial and Black in the Age of Obama

Casey Gane-McCalla | Posted 03.04.2009 | Politics


Casey Gane-McCalla

When Obama was born, it was illegal in 16 states for blacks to mary whites. Today the product of a relationship between a black man and a white woman is the President of the United States.

Race in the Obama Age: Still a Long Way to Go

Lola Adesioye | Posted 02.16.2009 | Politics


Lola Adesioye

After Obama's election, many in the media asked if black people can still claim that American society is a racist society if a black man can reach the highest office in the land, and even the world.

'Watermelon Roll': More Racism from 'Team Sarah'

Geoffrey Dunn | Posted 01.21.2009 | Politics


Geoffrey Dunn

There is something very ugly happening out there in the hinterlands these days--a brewing cauldron of racist anger being directed at President-elect Barack Obama.

Racist Emails on State of Alaska Accounts: A Palin Connection?

Geoffrey Dunn | Posted 01.17.2009 | Politics


Geoffrey Dunn

Sources that I have spoken to in Alaska acknowledge that there is a pervasive "atmosphere of racism" throughout pockets of state government. Palin's failure to condemn the emails is troubling -- but not out of character.

It's Not An Alias: Why I Changed My Name

Daniel Cubias | Posted 01.07.2009 | Style


Daniel Cubias

My birth name is Anglo, an English-Irish term that does not line up with my obviously, shall we say, ethnic appearance. I didn't like the name because it was too white. It didn't fit me.

Mutts Like Me

Valerie Tarico | Posted 12.11.2008 | Living


Valerie Tarico

Mutts are often stronger, healthier and smarter than purebreds. They tend to live longer. They surprise you more. They're less prone to neuroses and other kinds of twitchiness.

The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts

David Sutphen | Posted 11.27.2008 | Living


David Sutphen

Nearly everyone, including his Republican critics, seems to agree that Barack is a more deserving heir to the "I'm a uniter, not a divider" throne. What gives?

Barack Obama, Sammy Davis Jr. and Me

Shawn Amos | Posted 08.05.2008 | Entertainment


Shawn Amos

I'm living on Sammy's shoulders. So is Barack. We all are. From Prince to Gnarls Barkley to Will Smith. The color line is blurry now thanks to Sammy Davis Jr.