Bizarre Racism Charges
Panhandler Battle Takes on Racial Tone, June 27, 2005, AP
Black Atlanta politician says law against panhandling is a “Negro removal” policy.
Compton “Cowboys”, June 9, 2005, National Review Online
Another police shooting of a black suspect provokes hysteria in Los Angeles.
Teen Reporter Targeted For Immigration Column, June 8, 2005, WorldNetDaily.com
High school student threatened over column about illegals, but won’t back down.
Bogus Discrimination Claims, May 12, 2005, Washington Times
New York Times article on discrimination against black coaches not true.
States Require New Proof of Identity at Polls, April 28, 2005, Stateline.org
Jesse Jackson says voter ID laws are like Jim Crow.
Woman Who Said She Found Finger Arrested, April 22, 2005, San Jose Mercury News
Hispanic woman cries racism after sister is arrested for trying to defraud Wendy’s.
State School Tests Teaching in Mixed Age Groups, April 11, 2005, Telegraph (London)
Program to fast-track brighter students doomed to incur accusations of racial discrimination.
Medical Law Fights Mindset on Minorities, April 7, 2005, Gloucester County Times (Woodbury, NJ)
New Jersey requires doctors to be educated about racial discrimination in medicine.
Photo ID at Polls Fuels State Debates, March 31, 2005, AP
Black legislators walk out of statehouses over bills that would require ID at polls.
Is Race A Crucial Factor in Barry Bonds Debate?, March 31, 2005, San Jose Mercury News
Slugger blames steroids investigation on racism.
Diversity Mongers Target the Web, March 30, 2005, National Review Online
The world of blogging is a pure meritocracy—and overwhelmingly white.
Racism Column Sparks Tensions, March 21, 2005, Daily Herald (Chicago)
Anti-racial preferences article in high school paper provokes orgy of contrition.
UMC Abuse Suspicions Were Ignored, March 15, 2005, Arizona Daily Star
Nurse who tried to stop Hispanic hospital worker from molesting patients dismissed as racist.
Fired Staffers Say Skit about the Klan was Inmates’ Idea, March 10, 2005, Star-Ledger (Newark)
Black prisoners’ skit about interracial amours of Klansman leads to firings.
$68,000 For Alleged Racism Is Yanked in Appeals Court, March 9, 2005, Chicago Sun-Times
Black man sued Denny’s after he found an errant chicken wing in his food.
Black History Month’s Lessons Lost on Some Whites, March 1, 2005, Chicago Sun-Times
Black columnist enraged that whites refuse to recognize how evil they are.
The Irrelevance of Black Leaders, February 23, 2005, Los Angeles Times
Editorialist finds black leaders’ claims of racial victimization tired.
Racial Abuse Linked to Hunter Shooting, January 31, 2005, Washington Times
Hmong say white racism is to blame for Chai Vang’s massacre of six white hunters.
Halle Berry: Hollywood Is Racist, January 28, 2005, FemaleFirst.co.uk
Film star claims her race has prevented her from getting work in Hollywood.
Weatherman Loses Job For On-Air ‘Slip’, January 18, 2005, Las Vegas Review-Journal
Despite apology, weatherman who accidentally said “Martin Luther Coon King Jr. Day” is fired.
The Long Road Out of Lake Charles, January 17, 2005, Washington Post
Black convicted of 1961 murder released after retrial that emphasized “racist” law enforcement.
‘Hottentots’ and the Evolution of European Racism, January 12, 2005, Journal of European Studies
Academic thinks “racism” developed because 17th century Europeans thought Africans were primitive.
Buckner Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison, January 10, 2005, Town Talk (Alexandria, La.)
NAACP chapter president admitted manufacturing drugs, but his wife still cries racism.
Pay Up, Honky, January 10, 2005, Scene (Cleveland)
Black newspapers try to turn readers against retailers that do not buy ads from them.
Movie Boycott Group Cries Racism, January 4, 2005, Poughkeepsie Journal (NY)
Political activists boycott theater for showing “racist” John Wayne movies.
Why Supervisors Let Deadly Problems Slide, December 13, 2004, L. A. Times
L.A. government was afraid to close incompetent black-run hospital for fear of racism charges.
Parent Outraged Over Christmas Pageant Song She Calls Racist, December 6, 2004, ABC13 (Houston)
White parent claims school carol “Rudolf the Redneck Reindeer” is insulting—to blacks!
Inventing Victimhood, December 6, 2004, National Review Online
Arab activist: “It is wrong to arrest people for visa violations; it violates the Constitution.”
Study: More Than Half Of Taser Targets In San Jose Are Hispanic, December 6, 2004, AP
The only group to be disproportionately fired on is whites, says police chief.
Complaints Bring Lesson Plan Change, November 23, 2004, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
School district pulls monkey character from children’s reader after complaints.
Racial Overtones Cause For Concern In Owens-Sheridan ‘MNF’ Scene, November 18, 2004, Philadelphia Daily News
Columnist believes Monday Night Football skit was racist.
Racists Can Use Home Schools To Train Youths, November 16, 2004, Akron Beacon Journal
Many think home-schoolers inculcate “racism” in their children.
EBay to Ban ‘Racially Derogatory’ Search Terms, November 16, 2004, CNSNews.com
EBay won’t let you do a search on “nigger” even if you’re looking for the book of that title.
Rodriguez Death Penalty Option Hardly A Surprise, November 3, 2004, St. Paul Pionoeer Press
Hispanic murderer to face prosecution for death penalty; Hispanic journalist cries racism.
Halloween Display Sparks Accusations Of Racism, October 20, 2004, Tampa Bay’s 10 News
Blacks destroy harmless display outside home while police watch. Homeowner apologizes.
Blacks, Indians, Hispanics Angry About GOP Welfare Ad, October 15, 2004, ChannelOklahoma.com (Oklahoma City)
Non-white lobbies attack ad that shows dark hands counting welfare money.
Repression and Double Standards at UMass Amherst, October 15, 2004, FIRE.org
University of Massachusetts gets into a tizzy over a harmless joke about the KKK.
Gratiot Project Called Racist, October 13, 2004, The Detroit News
Town eliminates dangerous turn in black community; black group cries racism.
Ad Brings Stereotype Charge, October 12, 2004, Los Angeles Times
Republican campaign ad on illegal immigration and welfare shows dark-skinned hands counting money.
Restitution Coming For Decades Of Racial Bias In Insurance Industry, October 11, 2004, AP
Insurance companies’ reasonable arguments for charging blacks more fall on deaf ears.
US Minority Actors Continue Losing Share Of Hollywood Acting Roles, October 11, 2004, English.eastday.com (Shanghai)
Blacks are overrepresented in television and film; Hispanics and Asians are underrepresented.
Activist Accuses Wawa Of Racial Targeting, October 1, 2004, The Express-Times (Easton, Penn.)
Black activist brings lawsuit against store after manager accuses him of shoplifting.
Parents Blast Intern Program, October 1, 2004, Toledoblade.com
Blacks blast acclaimed teacher-selection program that leads to elimination of non-white teachers.
Jesse Jackson Says He’ll Keep Closer Watch On Foreign Automakers’ Business Practices, September 24, 2004, AP
Race-huckster seeks new marks to shake down.
Black Farm Groups Form Nationwide Alliance, September 23, 2004, AP
Congress of Black Farmer Organizations to fight alleged USDA discrimination.
Racial Politics: City Council Outburst Was Over The Top, August 30, 2004, DallasNews.com
Blacks in Dallas see racism everywhere.
Driving Bentleys and Crying Racism, August 24, 2004, WorldNetDaily.com
Black celebrities rolling in wealth still clamor about American racism.
New Life In US For Somali Bantus, August 18, 2004, BBC News
Article accuses communities that object to African refugees of “discrimination.”
Farmer’s White Scarecrows Spark Complaints Over KKK Resemblance, August 16, 2004, WFTV.com (Fl.)
Farmers say they were merely trying to frighten away geese.
Too Many PC Cooks Spoil da Soup, August 13, 2004, Washington Post
White liberals call restaurant name racist, but blacks aren’t bothered.