Billboards: Hard for Whites to See Racism

February 10, 2012

In today's link roundup: A billboard campaign about race causes a backlash. Plus: Denzel Washington talks about being waterboarded.

Paper Is Sorry for Michelle O. Lingerie Piece

The Telegraph admits that the Agent Provocateur shopping spree it reported "never occurred."

FAMU Submits Anti-Hazing Plan

Hopefully it won't take more tragedy for other institutions to take this issue seriously. 

Crazy Talk: Too Short's Sex Advice to Boys

 It's disgusting for anyone -- even an irreverent rapper -- to talk about how to "turn little girls out."

Watch This: First Lady Shouts Out Black Women

Her Black History Month message: Celebrate heroes, honor women of today and reinvest in those around us. 

Chicago Teachers Allege Discrimination

In today's link roundup: The Chicago Teachers Union says layoffs targeted black teachers. Plus: Is GLAAD bullying Roland Martin?

Planned Parenthood Focuses on Black Women

A new documentary illustrates "completely unacceptable" disparities.

Crazy Talk: Michelle O's 'Big Black A--'

A Chanel designer's made-up quote was a major misstep. 

Watch This: Jeremy Lin a Star Despite Bigotry

Is it time to reflect on how we view Asian-American athletes?

Michelle Obama on 'Jimmy Fallon'

In today's link roundup: Watch the first lady's latest talk-show appearance. Plus: Activists with HIV unfairly prosecuted? 

One of Your Friends Might Be a Blackface Barack Obama for Halloween. Should You Get Upset?

October 30, 2009

I’m bracing myself for one or two blackface Baracks.  And I’m trying to decide now – because I do my best thinking when I’m not in a ridiculous costume – how I’ll react.

A Worthwhile Conversation

So what if it isn’t exploding with earth-shattering dating revelations?

A Response to Hair Haters

Make an effort to appreciate the discussion on black hair. If you find that you truly can't, please just sit down somewhere and wait for the this hair season to pass.

A True Inside-the-Beltway Nerd

Meet TEWW blogger Jenee Desmond-Harris.