by Special Correspondent Thea Lim, originally published at the Shameless Magazine Blog
Rebecca Traister has an article about Sarah Palin in Salon where she asks: “how did I, a die-hard feminist, end up terrified at the idea of a woman in the White House?”
What Palin so seductively represents…is a form of feminine power that is utterly […]

The Hate Hits Close to Home for ABC News Correspondent - mediabistro.com: TVNewser
"The rooftop terrace at New York's Empire Hotel was a fitting location for the launch party of ABC News correspondent Jim Sciutto's new book, "Against US." Through stunning interviews and a riveting narrative, Sciutto reports on the growing pan-Arab hatred toward Western imperialism. […]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove
Addicted to Race Premium is the premium version of New Demographic’s podcast about America’s obsession with race.
Since this is the public RSS feed, you will receive just a 15-minute preview of the interview. If you’d like to hear the hour-long interview in its entirety, subscribe to Addicted to Race Premium today!
Here’s what […]

What's the difference between Palin and Muslim fundamentalists? Lipstick | Salon
"John McCain announced that he was running for president to confront the "transcendent challenge" of the 21st century, "radical Islamic extremism," contrasting it with "stability, tolerance and democracy." But the values of his handpicked running mate, Sarah Palin, more resemble those of Muslim fundamentalists than […]

Fair Weather Vegan: Animal Planet And Race
"The message is always the same: whites save animals. Natives threaten animals, or at the very most provide manual labor for whites in their efforts to save animals. The network is particularly tone-deaf in the matter of Chimp Eden, which is set in South Africa for heaven's […]

Racially Charged Doll Removed From Home - Omaha News Story - KETV Omaha
"Some residents in Council Bluffs are thankful that a racially disturbing object has been removed from their neighborhood. A black baby doll tied to a cross was hanging from the eave of a home."
(tags: via:jasmine racism whitesupremacy)

www.kansascity.com | 09/05/2008 | Palin church promotes […]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove
Our favorite editrix drops some knowledge in the latest issue of Newsweek in an article that examines the impact of the MTV reality show “Exiled” — you know, the one that punishes the spoiled kids from “My Sweet Sixteen” by sending them to developing countries?
Here’s what Latoya, as well as Miriam from […]

Generation Mix: Youth TV Takes the Lead in Diversity Casting
"“When you look at our programs, the most popular ones — ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Lost,’ ‘Desperate Housewives’ — one of the things they have in common is diversity in lead characters and stories,” said Robert Mendez, senior vice president for diversity at the Disney-ABC Television Group. “We […]

Prof. Suspects UCLA Illegally Admitting Blacks
"A UCLS professor has resigned from its admissions committee, claiming he suspects the University is cheating to illegally admit African-American students."
(tags: via:jasmine)

by Carmen Van Kerckhove
Just a quick note to let you all know that tomorrow is the last day to apply for the Anti-Racism Action Group.
It’s a course offered by New Demographic that takes an in-depth look at race, racism, privilege, and stereotypes. We offer the course just 4 times a year, and the next one […]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove
Addicted to Race Premium is the premium version of New Demographic’s podcast about America’s obsession with race.
Since this is the public RSS feed, you will receive just a 15-minute preview of the interview. If you’d like to hear the hour-long interview in its entirety, subscribe to Addicted to Race Premium today!
Here’s what […]

by Latoya Peterson

I am over at Feministe for the next two weeks, guest blogging. I would love if some of y’all came through every now and then to show some anti-racist love over on the boards.
I plan to blog a lot about hip-hop feminism, and also find the time to cover all the stuff […]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove
Update: The audio is up now.
Jen Chau of Swirl, Inc. and I will be on WNYC’s Brian Lehrer show today at 10:35 am to discuss various topics surrounding multiracial identity (possibly including that ridiculous study cited on the Freakonomics blog).
If you’re in NYC, you can listen live on 93.9 FM and AM […]

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:
Why don’t black children garner the same kind of media attention white children do when they go missing? What does it say about how your race determines the value of your […]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove
Update: I embedded the video below for those who missed it.
If you’re joining us after hearing about Racialicious on CNN, welcome!
Racialicious is a blog about race, culture, identity, pop culture, and politics.
Here’s a link to the ongoing conversation we’re having about the Spanish basketball team’s offensive ad.
If you’d like to learn more […]