For Struggling Black College, Hopes of a Revival - New York Times
“There was a time, however, when this small black liberal arts college here caught the attention of a nation: in the 1930s, Wiley’s polished team of debaters amassed a series of victories over white competitors that stunned the Jim Crow South.”
(tags: africanamerican black education […]

by Racialicious special correspondent Fatemeh Fakhraie, originally published at Muslimah Media Watch
I usually avoid MTV because of its basic lack of programming that interests me. This weekend, however, I happened to catch an episode of True Life, which chronicles people in different walks of life going through different life experiences. The episode I happened to […]

by guest contributor HighJive, originally published at MultiCultClassics
Not too sure about this new Kahlúa campaign from Publicis New York. Granted, it’s no Bud Light “Zagar and Steve,” but it’s a pretty curious way to communicate the liqueur’s pre-Colombian heritage. There’s a really bad spot receiving lots of airtime right now that isn’t online yet—but this […]

by Racialicious guest contributor Jennifer Fang, originally published at Reappropriate
Denver City Councilman Charlie Brown is causing a stir. A constituent of his saw this diversity video and thought it was racist – against Whites — and Councilman Brown agrees.

(The full video is 8 minutes long and available for download here)
Brown thinks that the video attacks […]

Georgetown U.’s NAACP President Gets Attention for Her Race (She’s White) - Chronicle.com
“The president of Georgetown University’s chapter of the NAACP is thoughtful and determined. Also, she is white.” And she has an “unmistakably ‘urban’” accent, apparently.
(tags: via:stereohyped naacp white)

ACLU official alleges racial profiling at airport - News- msnbc.com
“The top official in charge of fighting […]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove
Just when we thought we’d heard the last of Tay Zonday… Dr. Pepper uses him to push their new cherry-flavored drink. (Hat tip to dnA)

by guest contributor Manish, originally published at Ultrabrown
The New York Times licks its typing finger and reels off Yet Another Curry Review, because after all these years, it’s so original. Even lamer, the movie is about a 2nd genner. You can take India out of Shelley Conn, but Shelley can’t take herself out of India […]

The Search for Thugs - Newsweek.com
“So why the rush to make [Sean] Taylor a thug? Perhaps because that’s how the average American sees young black men—unapologetic thugs hustling and acting out.”
(tags: africanamerican black athlete stereotypes)

Showtime at the Apollo, featuring Barack Obama. Why Wait - Jack and Jill Politics
Great write-up from Baratunde about Barack Obama’s appearance […]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove
As you may know, at the end of every year I write up a series of posts dissecting the top 10 trends in race and pop culture. You can see last year’s list here.
I already have good list going (think: nooses, the new yellow peril, etc.), but I wanted to ask for […]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove
Believe it or not, that’s a reality show currently being shopped around to various cable networks, according to this Reuters story:
Los Angeles company is touting a new reality game show called “Who Wants to Marry a U.S. Citizen” that aims to create televised matrimony between legal citizens and immigrants who have […]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove
Because some topics are too awkward to address in person. An e-card makes is so much easier. (Thanks Wendi!)

by guest contributor DISGRASIAN, originally published at DISGRASIAN
I don’t know about you, but when I think of Snow’s 1993 hit, “Informer,” I get all giddy and nostalgic inside. You can’t summon the energy? Would a photo help?

Ohhhhhh yeah. Those round sunglasses, so low on the nose bridge. That hair! That sullen gaze! And that sultry, […]

The 25 Most Infamous Yellow Face Film Performances Part 1 - AsianWeek
Nothing I love more than a listicle. “here are the 25 “yellow face” film performances (so no David Carradine in Kung Fu unless the long-rumored film version gets made) that have arguably had the most impact on our cultural landscape.”
(tags: via:angryasianman yellowface movies)

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