Francie Latour
ARTICLES:
Romney: What a Drag It Is Being White
Boston.com's Francie Latour questions the GOP candidate's claim that being white is a disadvantage in the presidential race.
America's Racist Past Is Not Dead and Gone
At Boston.com, Francie Latour responds with expert commentary, statistics and personal anecdotes, as well as a dose of sarcasm, to this recent headline: "Stain of Racism Is Finally Fading in America."
Joel Ward Teaches NHL Fans to Denounce Hate
Francie Latour tackles the racist attacks on NHL player Joel Ward at her Hyphenated Life blog. She says that Ward's Jackie Robinson-like stoicism should serve as a lesson for us all.
Lena Dunham's 'Girls': Where Are the Black Friends?
Boston Globe columnist Francie Latour takes issue with Lena Dunham's new HBO series, Girls. Even though it's set in diverse New York City, Dunham has managed to create another series devoid of color.
A More Perfect Union for Trayvon Martin
Boston.com blogger Francie Latour hopes that President Barack Obama's recent poignant remarks about the brutal death of Trayvon Martin can begin an important conversation about race in America.
Her Name Is Jahessye Shockley
Boston.com blogger Francie Latour reminds the nation of another child who was kidnapped about the same time as baby Lisa Irwin.
Beyoncé's Incredible, Miraculous Pregnancy
The hype around the superstar suggests that no one has ever had a child before.
'The Latino List': Reshaping the 'Other' America
A new HBO documentary explores what it means to be Latino in 21st-century America, writes Boston.com blogger Francie Latour.