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'White Girls Club' Is Neither Cool Nor Clever
May 15, 2013
New Jersey high school students' flaunting of racial privilege is no laughing matter.
The Curious Case of the Black Viral Star
| May 09, 2013It's valid to worry about the exploitation of Charles Ramsey and others. But they're far from victims.
Gay Athletes and the Generational Divide
| May 02, 2013Different reactions to Jason Collins' and Brittney Griner's sexuality aren't just about masculinity.
'Mad Men' Addresses Its Negro Problem
| April 25, 2013After five seasons featuring blacks in the background, the show gives a sister a real storyline.
Jada, Will and the Open Marriage?
| April 19, 2013Why are people so obsessed with the state of Mr. and Mrs. Smith's relationship?
Not What We Meant by Racial Harmony
| April 10, 2013Brad Paisley and LL Cool J's moronic "Accidental Racist" song is a step in the wrong direction.
Does Tyler Perry Even Watch His Own Films?
| April 04, 2013Temptation is so bad that one wonders if he's aware he relies on stereotypes and flawed storytelling.
Can 'The Game' Remain the Same?
| March 27, 2013BET's hit dramedy begins its sixth season with an emotional farewell to two beloved main characters.
Time to Stand Up for Adria Richards
| March 26, 2013The tech vet was harassed and fired for calling out sexism that's become the norm in the industry.
The Obama Marriage in the Tune of Beyoncé
| March 16, 2013In Vogue, the POTUS admits his wife "upgrades" him, but scoffs at the idea he's "catered" to.
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Beyoncé's Video Ho, er, Phone
| November 17, 2009After watching this leotard porno three times, I still don't get it. But that's assuming there's anything to get in the first place.
Oprah to Robin Givens: "I apologize."
| November 13, 2009On Friday's show the daytime diva apologized to actress Robin Givens, ex-wife of former professional puncher Mike Tyson. Winfrey admitted that she should've handled a recent interview with Tyson much differently--better.
Rihanna Gives Love the Middle Finger
| November 05, 2009The wait is truly over. Rihanna finally speaks out about her abuse and actually has something to say worth hearing.
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner on Gossip Girl?
| October 20, 2009On last night's GG, Vanessa's crazy hippie parents (who moved to Vermont and allowed their teenaged daughter to go back to the big city by her lonesome, supporting herself on coffee shop tips and bell-hopping the Humphrey's emotional baggage) make a totally overdue cameo.
We're all minorities, says Glee
| October 15, 2009"Santana! Wheels! Gay Kid! Come on move it! Asian! Other Asian! Aretha! Shaft!" If there exists any evidence that Fox's hit dra-mu-dy "Glee" is anything other than one of the gutsiest shows of modern time, I haven't seen it.
The Definition of Authentic
| October 14, 2009BET is the Bargain Basement of Television
| September 11, 2009I'll admit I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to my pop culture. Like the small-screen equivalent of a "label whore"...













