Tasha Smith Talks About New Sitcom, New Fragrance and Stereotypes
The Why Did I Get Married? star says her character is just "passionate."...
Are Controlling Black Men Responsible for the “Angry Black Woman” Stereotype?
In an exclusive interview with BET.com, Melissa Harris-Perry breaks down the concept of the “angry”...
Affirmative Action Faces a Supreme Test
The Supreme Court will consider affirmative action in higher education....
Commentary: Black Parents Do Care About Their Kids' Educational Achievement
Researchers find that — contrary to common stereotypes — while African-American families agree that...
Historic Study of Black Catholics Breaks New Ground
According to the largest survey of African-American Catholics, as a group, they are highly educated...
KFC Ad Plays on Racial Stereotypes
Is KFC Australian Ad Racist?...
Golden Brooks: "When You're a Black Woman, You Need That Sass"
The Girlfriends star on breaking stereotypes, getting serious for new role....
Review: Lisa Lampanelli at Harlem’s Apollo Theater
The Queen of Mean tones down African-American jokes for the legendary stage....
Commentary: Is Racial Politics Becoming Extinct?
Society is evolving into a more racially tolerant one. A new study by the Center for American Progr...
NAACP Slams Rick Santorum for Remarks About Blacks and Entitlements
Ben Jealous says that Rick Santorum's comments promote race-based stereotypes, but Santorum is deny...
Dwyane Wade Shares What He'd Teach Sons About Relationships
The NBA player is fighting against absentee father stereotypes....
North Chicago Hit for Brochure Some Find Offensive
Participants in the North Chicago's Citizen Police Academy were given brochures filled with stereot...
Commentary: Where Was the Black Judge on Top Chef 's Fried Chicken Episode?
In a "Top Chef" episode filmed in Seattle, the contestants were charged with making the best fried ...
Was Karl Rove's Fried Chicken Joke Racist?
Karl Rove's joke that Black strategist Donna Brazile owes him some fried chicken falls flat....
Rep. Keith Ellison Slams Colleague for Targeting Muslims
Rep. Keith Ellison says Rep. Peter King's call for increased scrutiny on all Muslims is "wrong" and...
Tyler, the Creator Responds to Mountain Dew Ad Pull
Odd Future frontman says he was offended, stereotyping was not his "intention."...
PepsiCo Drops Lil Wayne Over Emmett Till Controversy
Weezy's apology was rejected by both Till family and the mega-brand....
Dispelling Myths About Young Black Voters
A Tufts University study finds that young African-Americans are more involved in civic affairs than...
Are You Positive? Watch And See.
Posted Oct. 3, 2008 – "Are You Positive?" profiles four people – two of whom are living with HIV, t...
Commentary: Are Race-Based Health Recommendations Harmful?
Do race-based health recommendations hurt African-Americans? A researcher at Michigan State believe...
