Posts Tagged ‘Representation’
CNN’s Lack of Diversity Shows in the “Dark-Skinned Males” Comment
by Dr. Boyce Watkins When you use a loosely-defined term such as “dark-skinned male” to describe the suspect of one of the most notorious crimes in American history, you should fully expect that people are going to become angry with you. So, when CNN’s John King went there, all Hades broke loose in the…
Read MoreDon Cheadle, Sole Non-White Winner At Last Night’s Golden Globe Awards. Ho-Hum…
Tambay Obenson opines about the lack of racial representation at one of the biggest entertainment awards ceremonies.
Read MoreThe Difference Between Equity and Binders Full of Anybody
Rinku Sen minces no words in this opinion piece about who gets a seat at the table–and how much it matters.
Read MoreOlympic swimmers help erase the historic ‘swimming color line’
The 2012 Olympic games offer an opportunity for Black Americans to see people like themselves flourishing in the pool.
Read MoreHistoric photos of African-American gay men unearthed
Some rarely seen vintage photos of Black gay men have been found, providing a glimpse into the community.
Read MoreBlack doctors see hope in TV’s ‘Doc McStuffins’
A children’s television show offers representation and sends an inspiring message that is typically in short supply.
Read MoreAlabama Civil Rights Museum Promotes Lesbian Awareness
One Alabama museum exhibit shows visitors the many face of lesbian women in the south.
Read MoreCivil Rights Activist Myrlie Evers-Williams Pens Letter In Support Of ‘The Help’
Myrlie Evers-Williams, who presented Octavia Spencer with an award for the The Help, explains why the movie deserves its accolades.
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