Why Black Natural-Hair Care Is Worth VC Dollars

July 29, 2012

Racialicious owner and editor Latoya Peterson discusses the lucrative natural-hair-care industry and how wrong a New York magazine article is in describing Silicon Valley's investment in one hair-care website as "dumb."

Best Black Panels at SXSW Interactive 2012

Jay-Z's concert and talks featuring African Americans in tech were highlights at this year's fest.

Bias Shows in Duke Study on College Majors

The New Math: Affirmative action is blamed for a national crisis in scientific careers.

In a Rape Culture, Women Are Still to Blame

Some men still think women who are sexually assaulted are being let off the hook for reckless behavior, says Racialicious editor Latoya Peterson. She cites as an example a blog entry by Damon Young at Very Smart Brothas.

Exploring the Problematic 'Sh-- People Say' Meme

Discussing the cultural impact of the viral "Sh-- Girls Say" videos, Racialicious editor Latoya Peterson says that the most popular ones play on stereotypes -- which we're more comfortable laughing at than confronting.

A Very Racist Christmas?

The Dutch still portray Zwarte Piet -- Santa's helper -- in blackface. Some want them to stop.

How 'Sons of Anarchy' Got Racism Right

The popular cable drama shows racism in its raw form, unlike other television dramas, Latoya Peterson writes in an entry at her Racialicious blog.

Thomas, Cain and the Politics of Harassment

Two decades after Anita Hill's testimony, sexual harassment allegations remain an accuser's burden.

Amber Cole: Another Case of 'Boys Will Be Boys'?

Folks have been largely silent on the role of boys and men in the viral pornographic video involving a 14-year-old Baltimore girl, writes Racialicious editor Latoya Peterson.

Shades of Diversity in the Comic World

Major comic book publishers need to create more superheroes for a growing black audience.