A special unit of the TSA at Newark Liberty International Airport, trained to detect suspicious behavior, reportedly earned the nickname “Mexican hunters” for racial profiling.
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And the Winner Is: Former Champions to Run NYC Marathon
The New York City Marathon is shaping up to be a race for the champions – literally.
Cinema Smackdown: After Racial Criticism, Tyler Perry Says Spike Lee Can ‘Go to Hell’
Channeling his inner Madea, filmmaker Tyler Perry responded to director Spike Lee’s consistent criticisms of his movies by saying this: “Spike can go straight to hell! You can print that,” Box Office Magazine reported on its website.
Anti-Abortion Billboard in New York City Causes Uproar Over Gender and Race
The latest abortion rights standoff has come to downtown Manhattan, in the form of a billboard placed there by Texas-based anti-abortion activists. But race as well as gender have become points of contention in the latest …
How Did Washington Become ‘The Blackest Name in America?’
According to the U.S. Census, the ‘blackest’ surname in America is Washington. Of all the 163,036 people with the last name Washington on the 2000 census, 90% were black.
Reading While Eating for October 28: Care Bears and Bad Crafts
Thursday’s links talk baseball, magic and cartoons.
Quotes: Sharron Angle Speaks to Hispanic Students
“I don’t know that all of you are Latino. Some of you look a little more Asian to me.”
— SHARRON ANGLE, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Nevada, addressing a Hispanic Students Union at a Las Vegas high school; Angle, who …
‘Black Power’ Olympic Saluter To Sell Gold Medal
But not, he insists, because he needs the money.
Quotes: ‘Dr. Laura’ Quits Radio Show
“I want to regain my First Amendment rights.”
— DR. LAURA SCHLESSINGER, announcing her decision to quit her radio talk show Dr. Laura after racially-charged comments, including saying the n-word 11 times, caused a stir; she …
Shirley Sherrod Gets New Job Offer, Will “Think About It”
After reportedly being pressured to resign after a video clip of her speaking to the NAACP was taken out of context, Shirley Sherrod has received an apology — and a job offer.
Agriculture Secretary to Review Shirley Sherrod Resignation
After a video seemingly showing the Agriculture Department official making racist remarks made the rounds online, Shirley Sherrod said she was pressured to resign. Now that the video’s context has surfaced, Agriculture Secretary …
Black Parents Shocked to Give Birth to White Baby Girl
A black couple living in the U.K. were shocked by the birth of a blonde haired, blue-eyed girl.