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2009All NOVEMBER POSTS (14)
NBC Heroes Employee Says There's Too Much Diversity in Hollywood
A fan of the show Heroes complains of white male privilege. An employee of the show tells her, Oh please. It's hard for white men in Hollywood.
Black Conservative Doesn't Want Oprah to Interview Obama on Christmas
Black Republican Lisa Carter believes Oprah and Obama are thorns in the side of Black America. Especially during Christmas.
Peru Apologizes for Mistreatment of Afro-Peruvians
Peru apologizes to its Afro-Peruvian population: abuse has gone on too long.
Lincoln University Won't Let Overweight Students Graduate Without Fitness Course
Historically black college Lincoln University forces overweight students to take fitness course to graduate. Good idea? Or inappropriate?
Only the Super Negro Sells Movie Tix in Europe
The film Couples Retreat removed its black actors from its promo poster. Racist? No. They're just trying to sell tickets in Europe.
Sarah Palin Says Newsweek Photo Is Sexist
Newsweek's cover photo of Sarah Palin doesn't look sexist. It looks like Sarah Palin in workout gear.
Anthony Sowell's Victims: Drug Addicted, Expendable and Murdered
Most of Anthony Sowell's victims had histories of drug use. With that said, was there anything to be done about their fate?
Brown Paper Bag: Blame Black Hollywood
Hollywood's color complex is deep-rooted with decision-making black folks.
John Muhammad is Dead. American Violence is Not.
John Allen Muhammad is dead. So now what do we do about this country's leftover violence?
Comedian Katt Williams Was Guest in Home. So What's Up With the Crowbar?
Comedian Katt Williams allegedly stole jewelry and collectible coins in Atlanta. Why can't comedians find something better to do in their spare time?
Ft. Hood and Islamic Violence
Major Nidal Hasaan is Muslim but does that mean his violence at Ft. Hood was Muslim-inspired?
Historical Tour Guide Forces Kids to Act like Slaves
An African-American tour guide forces black children from Rea View Elementary to act like cotton-picking slaves. And the man won't apologize.
Postracial America Needs a Secretary of Postracial Affairs
In a Postracial America white-washed and friendly is a much better template for black. Just ask Colson Whitehead.
Food Stamps and Black Pride
A recent study suggests 90 percent of African-American children will be on food stamps. But the recent recession may send a lot adults to the food stamp line as well.
