Racial Differences
High Drowning Rates For Blacks, Hispanics Worry NC Officials, June 13, 2006, AP
Experts cite cultural and economic causes.
Breast Cancer Worse for Young Black Women, June 7, 2006, AP
Genes believed responsible for racial differences in likelihood of contracting lethal cancer.
Single Fatherhood Tied to Levels of Schooling, June 1, 2006, Houston Chronicle
Only 37 percent of black men married when they have their first child.
Infant Mortality Rate High in U.S., May 10, 2006, Fox News
High black infant mortality rate drags down US in international rankings.
Drowning Risk Highest for Black Males, April 24, 2006, Reuters
Drownings probably caused by poverty, say researchers.
Reports Offer Grim Forecast for Young Black Men, April 7, 2006, MSNBC
Black men fall further behind, and academics continue to blame discrimination.
In All But 2 Suburban Districts, Whites Do Better Than Minorities, April 6, 2006, WROC-TV (Rochester)
White mother doesn’t want her daughter going to school where whites outperform non-whites.
‘Marriage Is for White People’, March 27, 2006, Washington Post
Black teacher says that’s black school-children’s attitude.
Study Shows Blacks Tip Less—But They May Have Good Reason, March 24, 2006, Los Angeles Times
Blacks tip less than whites even when they make the same amount of money.
Widowhood Ups Death Risk for Whites, Not Blacks, March 8, 2006, Reuters
Whites’ risk of death increases after spouses die, but not blacks’.
Miscarriage, Infant Death Rates Highest for Minorities, February 28, 2006, Star-Ledger (Newark)
Access to doctors can’t explain wide racial differences miscarriage and infant death rates.
GenSpec Formulates the World’s First Genetically Specific Vitamins and Weight Loss Supplements, February 7, 2006, PR Newswire
Firm will offer vitamins tailored to the needs of different races.
Study: Blacks Who Smoke Face Higher Lung Cancer Risk, January 26, 2006, Star-Ledger (Newark)
Black smokers are more likely to get lung cancer than whites.
Blacks, Whites Affected Differently by Smoking, January 23, 2006, Reuters
Blacks get a bigger hit of nicotine from a cigarette than whites.
Why Anglos Lead, January 20, 2006, The National Interest
Anglo-Saxon nations dominate the world because of good governance and disinterestedness.
Race Gap in School Discipline Persists in Seattle, January 12, 2006, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
School district has plan to even out punishments given to black and white students.
Study Ties Race, Sex To Preemies’ Rate of Survival, January 6, 2006, Washington Times
Black premature babies more likely to survive than whites.
1 In 3 Kids Not In Physical Shape, December 30, 2005, USA TODAY
Black girls and Mexican boys are America’s least fit children.
Doctor’s Obesity ‘Diatribe’ Detailed, December 20, 2005, Concord Monitor (NH)
Doctor told white woman she was so fat only a black man would want her.
Who Gets the Organs?, November 22, 2005, Newsweek Magazine
Many blacks wrongly believe organ donation system suffers from “institutional racism.”
In Music, Crossover Appeal Often One-Way Street, November 22, 2005, Sun-Times (Chicago), Nov. 7
White columnist bemoans lack of black faces at rock concert; black readers respond.
Crime—The Reason Why Jamaicans Emigrate, November 14, 2005, Jamaica Gleaner (Kingston)
There have been 1,400 murders in Jamaica this year, and Jamaicans want out.
Trichomoniasis: A Common STD In Young US Adults, November 3, 2005, Reuters
Ten percent of young black women have this sexually transmitted disease.
Air Force Investigating Coach’s Racially Charged Remarks, October 26, 2005, AP
Air Force Academy coach said black athletes “run very, very well.”
On Human Diversity, October 24, 2005, The Scientist
Scientist studies genetic causes of human physical differences.
Morphing Outrage Into Ideas, October 12, 2005, Los Angeles Times
Asian high schooler’s column about racial gaps in test scores sparks predictable outrage.
‘Ethnicity Put Me at Heart Risk’, October 10, 2005, BBC News
South Asians are genetically more susceptible to heart disease than whites.
Rushton Revisited, October 3, 2005, Ottawa Citizen
Outrage towards race realist diminishes over time.
Banding Together for Bad News, September 13, 2005, Los Angeles Times
The only looting in white New Orleans suburb was sheriffs getting food for homeless.
Minorities Not Taking Part in Wilderness Activities, September 12, 2005, Chicago Sun-Times
Experts give various explanations of why there are so few black campers.
The Dark Side of Black People, September 2, 2005, Jamaica Star
New Orleans makes black Jamaican columnist ashamed of his race.
Ancestry in a Drop of Blood, August 30, 2005, Los Angeles Times
Indians use DNA tests to make sure only the deserving share in casino profits.
Asians, Americans See the World Differently: Study, August 23, 2005, Sify (India)
White scientist says Asians have more complex perceptions.
Mexico Seeks Genetic Map of its Citizenry, August 1, 2005, AP
Genetic information may lead to better treatment of disease.
Competitive African Swimmers on the Rise, July 28, 2005, AP
Africa’s most successful swimmers are white or Arab.
Vitamin D Fails To Benefit Blacks, July 26, 2005, Washington Times
Vitamin D supplements strengthen the bones of white women, but not blacks.
‘Racist’ Professor Cautioned, But Launches New Attack, July 21, 2005, The Australian (Sydney)
Australian professor risks job for speaking truth on race.
The Cotton Club, July 5, 2005, Village Voice (New York City)
The fans of “social protest” black rap are almost all white.
Looks Skin Deep, DNA Tests Show, June 29, 2005, Oakland Tribune
College class draws the wrong conclusions from tests of racial ancestry.
Molecular Eyewitness: DNA Gets A Human Face, June 27, 2005, Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Canadian police use genetic technology to determine the race of criminals.
FDA Approves Controversial Heart Medication for Blacks, June 24, 2005, Washington Post
BiDil will be the first racially-specific drug on the market.
Number of Americans Outside the Income Tax System Continues to Grow, June 24, 2005, Tax Foundation
More than 50 percent of black and Hispanic households pay no income taxes.
The New Science of Race, June 20, 2005, Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Genetics has made race-denial untenable, but scientists still worried about “hate.”
Silenced Gene Suggests Greater Risk for Cancer, June 17, 2005, Medical News Today
Researchers may have discovered genetic basis for high cancer rates among blacks.
Heart Pill For Blacks Nears FDA Approval, June 16, 2005, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Racially specific drug draws attacks from race-deniers.
Gifted Student Deficit Disorder, June 15, 2005, California Political Review
School district waters down gifted program to include more blacks and Hispanics.
Head Start Study Finds Limited Effects, June 9, 2005, Washington Times
Pre-school program for poor kids does little good.
The Price of Acting White, June 7, 2005, Washington Post
Black and Hispanic students who get good grades are unpopular among peers.
Got Milk? Thank Your European Kin, June 3, 2005, Washington Times
Most whites are lactose tolerant. Most non-whites are not.
The Results are In: Fewer Pass TAKS, May 20, 2005, Houston Chronicle
White Houston 10th-graders three times more likely to pass test than blacks and Hispanics.