Posts Tagged ‘identity’
Black Identity and Racism Collide in Brazil
Some Brazilian soccer players don’t identify as black in hopes of avoiding racism from fans and those in the industry.
Read MoreWas the Author of The Three Musketeers a Black Man?
Alexandre Dumas wrote some of the best-known literature, but few people know about his personal life–or ethnicity.
Read MoreBeing a Black Student on a White Campus
Black students at UCLA’s Law School created a video to share their sometimes isolating experiences as minorities on campus.
Read MoreRobin Roberts Broadcasts Her Sexuality
Morning show host Robin Roberts has come out and publicly acknowledged her long-time girlfriend on social media.
Read MoreWhat is a “Black Name”?
Jamelle Bouie discusses the implicit racism often evoked by so-called Black names and its impact on the community.
Read More‘Race-switch’ Robbers Found Guilty On All Counts
Three Black men have been found guilty of a robbery during which they wore white masks to hide their identities.
Read MoreExactly How ‘Black’ Is Black America?
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines DNA databases to learn how Black the country’s Black residents really are… to surprising results.
Read MoreBlack in America: It’s not just about the color of your skin
What does it mean to be Black in America? As it turns out, the answer is more complicated than it seems, and racism plays a role.
Read MoreBiracial versus black: Thought leaders weigh in on the meaning of President Obama’s biracial heritage
Thought leaders offer unique perspectives on what it means to have not only a black man, but also a biracial man, in the White House.
Read MoreWho Was the First African American?
Henry Louise Gates Jr. dispels a myth about African immigrants to America and introduces readers to the man with the honors of being first.
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