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Barack Obama: "Black" Or "Biracial"?

BlackAndBrownNews | Posted 06.16.2008 | Home


BlackAndBrownNews

There is discussion now taking place between mostly white editors and producers in newsrooms on how to identify Senator Barack Obama now that he is the Democratic nominee.

Who, Me, Sexist? Confessions of a Cable-News Commentator

John Neffinger | Posted 06.13.2008 | Media


John Neffinger

Since research shows that as a society we still share some strong culturally-enforced biases in how we perceive men and women, maybe next time I will take the time to make it clear where I stand.

How to Spot a New York Woman, No Matter Where She Lives

Marilyn M. Machlowitz | Posted 05.19.2008 | Home


Marilyn M. Machlowitz

If someone mentions the title of a book, A New York Woman may not have read it, but she probably has met the author.

Costs nothing to be civil

David Horton | Posted 05.17.2008 | Politics


David Horton

The rulers of Burma, and Zimbabwe, have recently made sure, if there was a shred of doubt remaining, that they don't run civilized countries. And they...

Barriers Broken, Barriers Remain

Michael Fauntroy | Posted 04.04.2008 | Politics


Michael Fauntroy

Acknowledgment of the current state of play is necessary if we are to ever get beyond the surface, gut-level reactions to race that pollute our discussions of racism and its impact.


 

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