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It’s Bigger than Paula Deen
By Guest Contributor Dr. David J. Leonard, cross-posted from Dr. David J. Leonard The fallout from Paula Deen’s deposition and the lawsuit itself is a reminder of the ways that race and gender operate...
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Meanwhile, On Tumblr: Surprise, Surprise! SCOTUS Rules Against Native Americans
By Andrea Plaid Image via pbs.org. As you know, the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) did the One Step Forward/Three Steps Back Dance when it came to rights for marginalized people. The Supreme Court ruled in...
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Yeah, We’re Doing This: The Lone Ranger and the Updated American Outlaw
Armie Hammer and Johnny Depp in The Lone Ranger via. Nerdist.com After reconciling the with myself the fact that I was indeed going to see The Lone Ranger at some point this weekend, I started reading...
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What Current Demographic Facts Do You Need To Know?
By Guest Contributor Philip N. Cohen, PhD; originally published at Sociological Images The other day I was surprised that a group of reporters failed to call out what seemed to be an obvious...
View ArticleThe Racialicious Links Roundup 7.24.13: Ethnicity, Trayvon, Devious Maids and...
By Joseph Lamour How to Ask Someone About Their Ethnicity Without Being an Asshole (Jezebel) …I am Not a White Person. This means I am a walking version of this fun little game called “What Kind of Not...
View ArticleVideo: “Being ‘PC’ Is Really About Not Being A Jackass”
By Andrea Plaid Check out this really righteous video from two-time National Grand Slam Poetry champ Guante about what “being PC” is really about:
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Solidarity is for white women and Asian people are funny
By Guest Contributor Lindsey Yoo: originally published at Filthy Freedom Disclaimer: The discussion of inclusivity and solidarity is relevant to many constituencies in different ways; this is my...
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The racial empathy gap
By Guest Contributor Lisa Wade, PhD; originally published at Sociological Images In graduate school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I proctored law school exams to earn extra money. At the end...
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Beauty = White: Photo Editing Software Edition
By Guest Contributor Lisa Wade, PhD; originally published at Sociological Images Here is something quite simple, sent along by Judy B. It’s a screenshot of Gimp, an open source image editing...
View ArticleRace + Tech: Watch Black Girls Code’s Kimberly Bryant’s TED Talk
By Arturo R. García The opening of Kimberly Bryant’s video lays it out: “Just to say the words ‘Black Girls’ is revolutionary.” In this presentation from a TED Talks event in Kansas City in August...
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Quoted: Simon Tam of The Slants on trademarking his band’s name
The Slants courtesy of TheSlants.com According to NPR, Portland-based band,The Slants describes themselves “as one of the first Asian-American rock bands. Their music caters to an Asian-American...
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The Curious Evolution of the Sign Spinner
By Guest Contributor Lisa Wade, PhD; originally published at Sociological Images In the midst of the recession a new occupation emerged: the sign spinner. These individuals stood on sidewalks outside...
View ArticleGeorge Takei Spoke at The National Press Club
Above: On Friday, Oct. 18, actor and activist George Takei addressed The National Press Club. He discussed civil rights, race and GLBT issues. H/T Angry Asian Man
View ArticleShannon Sharpe Takes on Richie Incognito
This weekend on The NFL Today, retired football player and current analyst, Shannon Sharpe weighed in on Richie Incognito, the suspended Miami Dolphins player who stands accused of racial bullying....
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What names are normal? Shifting the center of the world
By Guest Contributor Lisa Wade, PhD; originally published at Sociological Images Sociologists observe that cultures are centered around some people and not others such that members of some groups just...
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Open Thread: Scandal S03E10: ‘A Door Marked Exit’
By Arturo R. García Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) and Rowan (Joe Morton) have a heart-to-heart, of sorts, in “A Door Marked Exit.” Oh, there was another episode left? Well, why wait ’til Monday, then? SPOILERS...
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Quoted: On Beyonce and Feminism
I can’t believe that, as someone who a year ago could scarcely quote a Beyonce song, save “Bootylicious,” I am spending so much time defending the artist these days. But the surprise release of her...
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‘Murican Idol: Here’s What Didn’t Get Phil Robertson Suspended from Duck Dynasty
By Arturo R. García Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty.” Image via Facebook. By now you’ve no doubt heard that reality “star” Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty “fame” was suspended from the show — or, in...
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We Want You. . . To Think Just Like Us [The Throwback]
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our newest feature, The Throwback, where we’ll spotlight some of our favorite pieces from the site’s history. First up, this August 9, 2007 piece on the collisions between...
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