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Sammy Sosa's "Skin Rejuvenation" and the Politics of Skin Color

So we are at the end of 2009, and it amazes me how many lingering social/racial/socio-political issues have suddenly raised their ugly head late in the year. We have body issues - are we too fat or thin? Hair problems - straight or curly, natural or ...

From LAINAD, BlogHer,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Michael Jackson,  Massachusetts Institute of Technology,  Tyler Perry,  Gabourey Sidibe,  Lee Daniels

Precious and The Representation of Blacks in the Media: Do we care too much about what others think?

As my fellow Bloghers CE Nordette and Megan have written incredible and honest posts about the movie and Sapphire's book, what I wanted to focus on is what really interests me ( beside the book, which I loved but I'm still on the fence about seeing ...

From LAINAD, BlogHer,  12 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Mariah Carey,  Paula Patton,  New York Post,  Magic Johnson,  Lee Daniels

Post-Halloween Commentary....Whassup With Blackface?

First, I have to say that I had a lovely 'Halloween.' Because I live in a high-rise, all the kids are regulated to going to the mangement office to pick up their candy, so no knocking on my door. I went out for a couple of drinks with friends, talked ...

From LAINAD, BlogHer,  5 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Facebook Inc.,  Bob Marley,  Michael Jackson,  Barack Obama,  Harry Connick, Sr.

CNN's Latinos in America: Hey, Isn't that the same station with Lou Dobbs as an anchor?

I've actually been anticipating this two-part, four-hour program with glee since it was first announced that CNN would follow up it's controversial Black in America this summer. But what interested me most about the Docs is what bloggers are saying. As ...

From LAINAD, BlogHer,  22 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Lou Dobbs,  Stanford University,  Rick Sanchez,  Time Warner Inc.

Did Jon & Kate Split Because of Race?

Okay, this is one of those posts that even moi - race baiter that I am - is on the fence. Like everyone and their dog, I have actually....willingly turned the channel to Entertainment Tonight to watch the real-life soap opera of the Jon & Kate + 8 saga. ...

From LAINAD, BlogHer,  8 Oct 2009

The Decision to Give Up an Adopted Child: An Adoptee's Take

Anita Tedaldi's husband was perfectly rational in his reluctance to have his wife tell their story to a high-profile television network and to have it posted on the Today website. He knew that while the family might have made the right decision for ...

From LAINAD, BlogHer,  3 Oct 2009

The Murder of Derrion Albert: Do we pay more attention to digital documented crimes?

The recent murder of an innocent teenager who happened to be – or to live – in the wrong place at the wrong time, resonated with a number of websites and bloggerss. Young black men are killed and kill each other every day in some North American city, ...

From LAINAD, BlogHer,  1 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama

Obama on Letterman: "I Was Black Before the Election"

n. From Racialicious: (you can watch the interview here). What are the chances that Obama actually DISAGREES with Carter? Sure “I was black before the election” is quintessential Obama (witty! charming! irreverent!) but it’s also, well, snarky. It’s ...

From LAINAD, BlogHer,  24 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Dan Savage,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Congress,  Wu-Tang Clan

This Week in Race(ism): Serena, Kanye, Joe, Mark and The Bad Lieutenant

I think we can all agree that this has (well, the past couple of weeks...hell maybe this year) has been a difficult one. Things have been said that cannot be undone - even on this website. People have showed their ass, and  the phrase 'forgive and ...

From LAINAD, BlogHer,  17 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Serena Williams,  Kanye West,  Joe Wilson (politician),  Barack Obama,  Harvard University

Black Male Journalist Tells Black Women to "Get Real".....Again

Black women seem to resent black men because, with all the educated black women, we seem to have choices in mates that they don't. I promise you, quantity and quality are different. Please trust that it takes more than an education and a successful ...

From LAINAD, BlogHer,  10 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Denzel Washington,  Michelle Obama,  Blogher,  Steve Harvey,  Facebook Inc.

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