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Mary J. Blige Burger King ad pulled

Mary J. Blige was in an advertisment for Burger King in which she extolled the virtues of crispy chicken wrapped in a tortilla to the tune of ...
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Hunger Games cast targeted with racist tweets

The Hunger Games dominated the box office during its premiere weekend and throughout this week. Those who have seen The Hunger Games noticed that...
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In the age of the first black president, racism persists

It’s difficult to imagine, in an era when an African American is the leader of the free world, that racism would rear its ugly head in two...
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Activists plan protest at John and Ken Show today

  • John and Ken Show
  • February 27, 2012
Several groups are planning a protest of the John and Ken Show today, which is scheduled to resume at 3pm, demanding their resignation, LAIST.com...
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Breaking news: Academy members white, male

In news that will hardly surprise anyone, a recent survey revealed that Academy members are mostly white males. Approximately 77% of Academy voters...
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Into the Cannibal's Pot: Preparation for Genocide

When most Americansthink of South Africa, the first thing that comes to mind is the campaign led by Nelson Mandela to end the apartheid .Nelson...
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"If You Should Say in Your Heart"

RACISMWhat is Racism? Mr. Webster says, “It is a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial...
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Kienholz’s "Five Car Stud" Reminds us that Post-Racial is Still a Myth

  • Five Car Stud
  • January 10, 2012
There are only five days left to go see Edward Kienholz’s Five Car Stud (1969-1972), on view in LACMA’s Art of the American’s...
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Cary Elwes, collies and racism

I was searching online for news about collies when I came upon this image and the phrase "Obviously being logical about life is racist."...
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Fascinating Look at Tintin's Creator - Hergé

Steven Spielberg’s new film The Adventures of Tintin is opening next week in Europe.Simon Kuper of Financial Times delves into Hergé’s...
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