Compiled by Thea Lim and Jessica Yee

No Thorough Probe into Racist Email Sent by Police Officer – CBC
A thorough internal investigation was never conducted into an allegedly racist email written by an Edmonton police officer…[the email] makes several references to aboriginal people. One suggests that the police van used to transport suspects “should always be [...]

Hosted by Special Correspondent Arturo R. García

Why does Ando look so shocked? Probably because he saw the ratings.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Heroes placed fourth in its’ time slot, with a 46 percent drop in viewership from the Season 3 premiere. Start the deathwatch!
Meanwhile, the Roundtable invites you to join us in wishing a fond [...]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove
About a year ago, I attended a marketing seminar. The woman who ran the seminar couldn’t have been more different from me. She was a real “girly-girl,” all pink, sparkles, big blonde hair.
I was apprehensive at first, but by the end of the event she had completely won me over. Why? Because [...]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove
It’s amazing how quickly this summer flew by. Fall is definitely in full swing, as I’m headed out on the road again for speaking engagements. I’ll be in Boston this week for two events that are open to the public. Be sure to say hi to me if you come!
Friday, October 2
Workshop: [...]

Reconstructing the deconstructed: some thoughts on transnational feminist activism
"I find the idea of discussing global sisterhood boring and a little pointless. I attended the Feminist Theory and Activism in Global Perspective conference at SOAS today wondering what it really wanted to achieve, and left the conference still wondering. On the one – more positive – [...]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove

Addicted to Race is New Demographic’s podcast about America’s obsession with race. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll find in this episode:
What role did race play in the media coverage of Annie Le’s murder? Gospel tours bring in much-needed revenue for black churches, but is it worth it vis-a-vis the racial tourism? [...]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove
About a year ago, I attended a marketing seminar. The woman who ran the seminar couldn’t have been more different from me. She was a real “girly-girl,” all pink, sparkles, big blonde hair.
I was apprehensive at first, but by the end of the event she had completely won me over. Why? Because [...]

By now most people have probably seen this clip of Obama on Letterman, responding to Jimmy Carter’s blunt assertion that the healthcare hysteria is about race:

Multiple blogs (like What Tami Said, The Hutchinson Report, and Racewire) have eloquently argued that Obama simply can’t call racism the way Carter can. But is that why Obama is [...]

What is the role of privileged white women in the reproductive justice movement? – Feministe
As law students and future lawyers, they were in positions of power that most of us are not, nor ever will be. How could they lend their skills to this movement in a different way? How could they contribute [...]

Future Perfect – China's Crackdown Trade-offs: Communications vs Entertainment
"What happens when a government wants to suppress the use of communication tools to formulate dissent, when those same tools are for (many, younger, relatively-likely-to-dissent males) a primary form of entertainment? How do these young males then fill their time?"
(tags: activism government dissent justice)

Feministe – dangerous thinking
"You [...]

Former President Carter charges racism is behind Wilson's – and teabagger/birther – outbursts – Pam's House Blend
"I think it's based on racism. There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president." The Georgia Democrat said the outburst was a part of a disturbing trend directed at the [...]

By Special Correspondent Jessica Yee

Purported “root causes” for anti-industrial actions are complex, tied into land disputes and First Nations’ social issues. But such actions are proliferating because “warriors” are getting away with them. Caledonia’s Douglas Estates project has been illegally occupied since 2006, while Ontario refuses to enforce the law. When Mohawks blocked and threatened [...]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove

Addicted to Race is New Demographic’s podcast about America’s obsession with race. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll find in this episode:
Did Obama’s speech on healthcare make a difference? Did racism play a role in the pressure for Van Jones to resign? A web site attempts to diversify the world of swinging, [...]

Discuss among yourselves:
* Kayne West snatching Taylor Swift’s microphone at the VMAs and announcing that Beyonce should have won for “Single Ladies.” (To her credit, Bey did her best to rectify the situation when it was her turn at the mic.)
The rapper stormed the stage just after the first award, for Best Female Video, was [...]

Madonna – Hindu & Jewish Leaders Applaud Madonna For Roma Comments …
"Hindus and Jews have come out in support of MADONNA after she was booed and jeered by thousands of fans at a show in Romania on Wednesday night (26Aug09) when she protested the treatment of Roma gypsies in the country onstage.
The pop superstar was [...]