Latoya Peterson

Friday Follow: Trayvon Martin, Shooting in France, March Madness, "Etch A Sketch" gaffe

Friday Follow: Trayvon Martin, Shooting in France, March Madness, "Etch A Sketch" gaffe
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Black people better runners, white people better swimmers: race, science, and athletics

Black people better runners, white people better swimmers: race, science, and athletics
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This week's agenda: Goldman Sachs execs to testify, Charlie Crist may leave GOP, Kentucky Derby

This week's agenda: Goldman Sachs execs to testify, Charlie Crist may leave GOP, Kentucky Derby
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This week's agenda: ash paralyzes Europe, 'American idiot' opens on Broadway

This week's agenda: ash paralyzes Europe, 'American idiot' opens on Broadway
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This week's agenda: Justice Stevens, nuclear security summit, VH1's 'what Chili wants'

This week's agenda: Justice Stevens, nuclear security summit, VH1's 'what Chili wants'
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The success and scrutiny of Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry's latest film, ?Why Did I Get Married Too??, hits theatres nationwide today. We discuss why Perry is such a box office phenomenon, even as he's the object of intellectual scrutiny.

The success and scrutiny of Tyler Perry
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National step competition sparks race controversy

The dance form of step, rooted in African American history, has largely been associated with black colleges and fraternities. When a white team recently won the national step competition, a dialogue ignited about race. Do African Americans 'own' step?

National step competition sparks race controversy
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Chris Brown Pleads Guilty. Is Justice Served?

In light of singer Chris Brown's guilty plea on felony assault charges, The Takeaway is exploring youth, abuse, race and culture. Joining us are Elizabeth Mendez Berry, freelance journalist, and Latoya Peterson, editor of the blog Racialicious.

Chris Brown Pleads Guilty. Is Justice Served?