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

Sports

Every Friday, The Takeaway assembles a panel of cultural and political experts to chew over the past week’s stories. This week Illinois held a primary, a Romney aide committed an unforgettable “Etch-A-Sketch” gaffe, March Madness marched along, and throngs of people rallied to call for justice in the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. This week’s […]

The World

Black people better runners, white people better swimmers: race, science, and athletics

Conflict & Justice
The World

This week’s agenda: Goldman Sachs execs to testify, Charlie Crist may leave GOP, Kentucky Derby

Conflict & Justice
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This week’s agenda: ash paralyzes Europe, ‘American idiot’ opens on Broadway

Conflict & Justice
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This week’s agenda: Justice Stevens, nuclear security summit, VH1’s ‘what Chili wants’

Conflict & Justice
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The success and scrutiny of Tyler Perry

Conflict & Justice

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 World

National step competition sparks race controversy

Arts, Culture & Media

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?

The World

Chris Brown Pleads Guilty. Is Justice Served?

Conflict & Justice

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.