race/ethnicity
Texas rejects bid to issue license plates displaying Confederate Flag
In Texas, the Sons of Confederate Veterans want the state to issue license plates displaying the Confederate Flag. On Thursday, the state said no way, in the wake of protests from minorities who say the flag represents racism.
Chinese-language press show influence in San Francisco mayoral election
An Asian-American is expected to be elected mayor of San Francisco today and perhaps because of that, the Chinese-language media, most based in Hong Kong, Taiwan or China, are covering it closely not only for a foreign audience, but in San Francisco as well.
Judge approves settlement to pay black farmers for decades of discrimination
After years of waiting, the end is near for a lawsuit against the federal government over racism in USDA programs. Black farmers are eligible to receive settlements from a $1.25 billion fund.
VIDEO: Martin Luther King Jr. monument dedicated on National Mall
The monument is along the tidal basin, southeast of the Lincoln Memorial where he gave his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech.
BET's Robert Johnson wants companies to be required to interview minority candidates
With unemployment among blacks double that of whites, many are advocating overt, targeted efforts to create jobs among African-Americans. One CEO says we should implement something like the NFL's Rooney Rule for corporate America.
A passionate call for more African media
The media over emphasize the problems in Africa, neglect the good stories, and don't give solutions, according to one prominent African blogger.
Author Samuel R. Delany on the evolution of sci-fi
Award-winning author Samuel R. Delany reflects on his science fiction writing career, the evolution of the genre and the distinction of sci-fi prose.
Marriage elusive for educated black women
Stanford professor says African-American women should give more weight to class and less weight to race when it comes considering marriage partners.
First ever Chinese-American ambassador to China
Gary Locke is the first Chinese-American to serve as ambassador to China, and some Chinese are hopeful he can bridge cultures.
'Community' star Danny Pudi on his childhood and career
Best known for playing Abed on the NBC show 'Community,' Pudi talks about his Polish-Indian upbringing and his path to acting.
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Womfol (17 June, 2013 04:09:14)Sorry, but everyone knows that Steven Donziger and Amazon Defense Front faked the names of "Ecuadorians" and that Petroecuador has been responsible for over 200 ... -
Fina Robinson (15 June, 2013 08:05:11)Loved the fact of the biracial family on the cherrios commercial, it's 2013, & we definitely NEED to see more of this!!! Love, love, love!!
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becky (15 June, 2013 07:53:57)Whooping cough cases are majority reported in the vaccinated community.. So much for your effective vaccine.
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John-Michael (15 June, 2013 11:50:33)Ok one thing that just bugs me is you are miss representing the “Can’t innovate anymore? My ass!,” quote from Phil Schiller. He was in ...
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sinned34 (14 June, 2013 02:33:42)Hayden, And when a spill happens, the local and provincial governments will be the ones to suffer the consequences and foot the bill to clean it ...