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Muslim “Terrorists,” White “Lone Wolves,” and the Lessons of Oslo
by Michelle Chen on July 27 2011, 10:13AM
The key lesson from Oslo is that fear blinds, not just those who act on violent impulses but also those who bear witness to it. Americans should finally examine the ripple effects of political ideas with which they’ve grown dangerously comfortable.
Topics: Global Justice, Media, National Security
Bravo and Ryan Seacrest Announce Persian ‘Jersey Shore’ Reality Show
by Jorge Rivas on July 21 2011, 2:12PM
At least the producers are excited. “There’s not a show like it on TV,” they’ve said.
Topics: Media
Rihanna Becomes Most Popular Woman on Facebook
by Jorge Rivas on July 19 2011, 11:21AM
Rihanna becomes the most popular social media star of color in the world.
Topics: Arts & Culture, Media
You Maaad!—How Fox News Uses Hip-Hop to Create Race Panics
by Adriel Luis, Nico Cary on July 19 2011, 9:47AM
How the network uses black rappers to scare white parents, court their kids and make millions.
Topics: Arts & Culture, Media
Protest Outside of Murdoch Home Calls For End to FOX News Race-Baiting
by Bryan Gerhart on July 15 2011, 1:51PM
As anger over the News International scandal rises in the United States, activists call on lawmakers to do more than just wag their fingers.
Topics: Media
Latino Facebook Users Increase by 167 Percent in One Year
by Jorge Rivas on July 14 2011, 2:11PM
The number dwarfs the percentage of new users from other races, which only increased by 21 percent during the same time.
Topics: Media
FOX News Still Can’t Decide Whether to Respect or Hate Latinos
by S. Leigh Thompson, Monica Novoa on July 14 2011, 2:00PM
One site targets Latino viewers and uses the word “undocumented.” The other, of course, doesn’t. What gives?
Topics: Drop the I-Word, Media
ColorofChange.org Leads Protest Outside Murdoch Home
by Jamilah King on July 14 2011, 11:25AM
The group is calling for a Congressional investigation into unethical practices by Murdoch-owned FOX news.
Topics: Media
Whoopi Goldberg Rips Bachmann Out for ‘Slavery’ Vow
by Jorge Rivas on July 12 2011, 11:02AM
“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg schools Michele Bachmann and tells her to get her act together.
Rapper Bow Wow Writes Moving Letter to Fans About His Daughter
by Jorge Rivas on July 8 2011, 1:40PM
The child star recently revealed the he’s a father. And he’s determined to be a good one.
Topics: Media
FoxNews.com Inadvertently Publishes Helpful List of Immigrant Victories
by Channing Kennedy on July 1 2011, 12:35PM
We skim the surface of the network’s questionable relationship with right wing immigration group FAIR.
Topics: Media
Don Lemon on Colorism and Black Homophobia
by Asraa Mustufa on June 29 2011, 3:02PM
The CNN anchor talks to The Root about coming out in the news industry as a black, gay man, and responds to claims that the industry prefers light skinned anchors.
Topics: Media
Jose Antonio Vargas Talks American Identity on Rachel Maddow Show
by Asraa Mustufa on June 28 2011, 2:09PM
The Pulitzer Prize winning journalist is quickly becoming a gamechanger in the debate over the Dream Act.
Topics: Immigration, Media
The Debate Over Civil Rights Groups, Labor Support For AT&T Heats Up
by Jamilah King on June 23 2011, 12:33PM
Netroots advocates say Beltway groups have become Big Telecom’s “astroturf.” Civil rights groups say they’re all about jobs—and charge critics with simplistic name-calling.
Jose Antonio Vargas Came Out as Undocumented, NOT “Illegal”
by Mónica Novoa on June 23 2011, 9:43AM
So why do so many of his journalism colleagues still insist on using the slur to describe him? Monica Novoa explains why it is long past time for news media to Drop the I-Word.
Topics: Drop the I-Word, Immigration, Media
Van Jones Challenges Glenn Beck to a Debate
by Asraa Mustufa on June 20 2011, 4:20PM
The green jobs guru tells Beck: “Anytime, Anywhere.”
Topics: Media
Samuel L. Jackson Gives Sleepy Parents Everywhere a Good Laugh
by Jamilah King on June 17 2011, 1:44PM
The actor took to the David Letterman Show to read portions of Adam Mansbach’s hilarious new children’s book for parents.
Topics: Media
Civil Rights Groups and Telecom Watchdogs Split On Mobile Merger
by Jamilah King on June 17 2011, 9:27AM
The NAACP and Urban League have said the deal is good for people of color. But media justice advocates insist it’ll threaten equal access and drive up costs—and they charge civil rights groups are selling out.
Topics: Media, Technology
Media Overload? A Look at Exactly How Much Youth of Color Consume
by Stokely Baksh on June 15 2011, 9:49AM
A new study breaks down the significant racial disparity in media consumption, and advocates point out what it means for the politics of media regulation.
Topics: Media, Technology
Fox News Host: Obama Invites ‘Hoodlum’ to ‘The Hizzouse’
by Thoai Lu on June 14 2011, 2:27PM
Eric Bolling may be auditioning for Glenn Beck’s old job as America’s most popular race-baiter.
Topics: Media
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