U.S. racial divide still strong

An interesting new survey has shown that perceptions about race relations still differ greatly between blacks and whites, with a majority of whites thinking race relations isn't a problem in US society and a majority...

Debate in civil rights community about Obama

"The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson's inflammatory comments about Barack Obama this week highlight a philosophical debate within the civil rights community about the focus of his campaign for president, activists said. During a break from a Fox News program, Jackson whispered to...

Hate group hacks hip-hop sites

Scary stuff..." Beware hip-hop sites, there be some haters out there. Over the weekend, both SOHH.com and AllHipHop.com were targeted by what's believed to be a hate group, who hacked into the sites, caused chaos and forced the two to temporarily go offline. Instead of...

Shaq loses deputy badge over rap.

I heard the rap, and I was not too impressed by it (referring to his skills). I guess the sheriff had the right to revoke Shaq's badge as he should be treated just like any other deputy on the force. Nice to see Shaq...

Malaysia`s Anwar says "multi-racial" opposition emerging

"Manila (ANTARA Ndews/AFP) - Malaysia`s opposition figurehead Anwar Ibrahim said Friday that a "multi-racial, multi-religious" opposition was emerging in his country for the first time to challenge the ruling party.The 60-year-old former deputy prime minister said many...

Winnipeg Rapper Blames Arrest on Racial Profiling

Understandably, rapper Fresh I.E. is not happ-i.e. about getting arrested for driving one of these with his Starbucks soy chai latte in hand. It sounds like the Winnipeg cops were more than a little jealous that their own rap careers hadn't yielded more stylish results. "A...

To speak Flemish or French in Belgium?

" As a short introduction to my post I will tell you the followign story. I was born in Antwerp, in the Flemish speaking region of Belgium. In 1940 my parents and I go to Brussels to stay there. Quickly...

Former screen siren Brigitte Bardot convicted in race case

"PARIS - Brigitte Bardot was convicted Tuesday of provoking discrimination and racial hatred for writing that Muslims are destroying France.A Paris court also handed down a $23,325 fine against the former screen...

Brigitte Bardot Convicted of Provoking Racial Hatred...Again

Former French screen siren Brigitte Bardot has been convicted of "provoking discrimination and racial hatred" and fined $23,325. Who knows what difference this will actually make, however, given that she has already...

Mike Meyers Movie: The Love Guru- Straight to Video?

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorYou know, I had previously seen the trailer, and saw Mike Meyers as the Love Guru last night on American Idol.After watching both performances, "Austin Powers it aint...

McCain staffer quits so he won't have to work against Obama

"Mark McKinnon, who was in charge of McCain's advertising, left the McCain campaign to keep a pledge not to use his skills to attack Barack Obama. The subtext of this is huge. It signals, holographically, the problem McCain will have holding on to Republicans and independents...

'Dog the Bounty Hunter' is Coming Back to TV

After being pulled from the airwaves for using a racial slur when referring to his son's black girlfriend, Dog the Bounty Hunter is getting his television show back.But the question remains, does this dog deserve a...

Brigitte Bardot Has A Hate On For Muslims

Ahh...the sadness.  Yet another Hollywood Icon destroyed by racism and ethnocentricity.   Maybe Mel and Brigitte should talk...perhaps they can find a good Jewish psychologist."French former film star...

Brigitte Bardot on Trial for Using Muslim Slur

"Former French movie star Brigitte Bardot went on trial Tuesday in Paris on charges of "inciting racial hatred" by using a Muslim slur.Prosecutors asked the court to give the former sex symbol a two-month suspended prison sentence and fine her $23,760 for saying Muslims were...

Brotherhood of Man

Brotherhood of ManIn the April 6 edition of "The New York Times magazine,Professor Beverly Gage offers a fascinating glance at former PresidentWarren G. Harding’s possible racial history, or “negro” heritage,detailed by accounts by historian William...

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