Racial Sensitivity
Seeing Race and Seeming Racist? Whites Go out of Their Way to Avoid Talking About Race, October 7, 2008, American Psychological Association
Blacks are free to talk about race; whites aren’t.
Beyonce Ad Row Shows Race Is Far From Cosmetic Issue, August 14, 2008, Irish Times
Why Beyonce wears a white girl’s hair.
My Struggles, in Black and White, July 22, 2008, Cleveland Plain Dealer
White woman discovers liberal guilt.
Poll: Race Issue for 1 in 5 Voters, June 18, 2008, Newsmax
Poll doesn’t mention whether race is an issue for black voters.
The Kindness of Strangers, June 16, 2008, Prospect (London)
There’s no such thing as race, but we should transcend it anyway.
Fear of Messing Up May Cause Whites to Avoid Blacks, April 2, 2008, Science Blog
Not being thought a racist can take a lot more effort than it’s worth.
Dog Back in Show, February 20, 2008, E! News
A&E relents on “Dog the Bounty Hunter”—to save its ratings.
‘Chitling Test’ Stirs Emotion at Klein School, December 10, 2007, Houston Chronicle
Even a test meant to put down whites offends black student.
P&G Ad Effort Focuses on Black Women, November 20, 2007, AP
Black women spend three times as much on beauty products.
Alabama Town Uses "Mockingbird" To Learn From Past, June 13, 2007, Reuters,
Mutual respect characterized race relations in South in 1920s and 1930s.
NAACP Regional Group Holds Mock Funeral In Hartford For The ‘N-Word’, April 23, 2007, Hartford Courant
But just who is using this word?
Why Did He Have to Be a ... ?, April 19, 2007, Inside Higher Ed
Asians fear Va. Tech shootings may lead to new stereotypes.
State Rep. Brooks Gets Hateful, Racist Email Over Slavery Apology Bill, April 18, 2007, Atlanta Progressive News
Georgia Bureau of Investigation to investigate racist email at behest of black organizations.
Americans Divided Over Black History Month, February 20, 2007, MSN.com
Some see it as essential, others as a “guilt-driven public relations scam to pacify blacks.”
Officer Shot In The Arm; Police Look For Suspect, February 12, 2007, Atlanta Journal Constitution
Newspaper description of perpetrator omits important detail.
Fil-Am Nursing Aide Pleads Guilty For Rape Of Mentally Handicapped Girl Faces Up To 30 Years Of Prison, November 21, 2006, Asian Journal
Identifying rapist’s ethnicity “insensitive” and “unnecessary,” say other Filipinos.
Race Still Divides Southern Masons, October 24, 2006, AP
But some black lodges say they are “fine” without white recognition.
Fox Fires Lyons After Insensitive Comment, October 16, 2006, AP
Network replaces “insensitive” white broadcaster with Hispanic.
GOP Urged To Denounce Pearce, October 4, 2006, Arizona Republic
Lawmaker stands by his call for another Operation Wetback despite outrage by Hispanics.
George Allen And Allegations Of The N-Word, September 28, 2006, American Thinker
Repercussions from use of epithets depends on who uses them.
Prominent Political Scientist Says Senator Used Racial Slur, September 27, 2006, AP
Claims George Allen used “N-word” and harrassed black family.
The “Hate Crime” Lobby Wins Another Round, September 26, 2006, Issues & Views
Hate crime laws punish speech and thought more than criminal acts.
NAACP Seeks Apology From Kinky Friedman, September 22, 2006, AP
Candidate said “nigger” 25 years ago.
BNP Member Guilty Of Race Hate Offence, September 21, 2006, ICWales.co.uk
Lone witness admits uncertainty—but police gave her award for her role before case began.
What The Polls Aren’t Telling Us: Experts Say Support For MCRI Is Likely Underestimated, September 20, 2006, Michigan Daily
Voters are reluctant to tell pollsters what they really think about race.
Off To The Races: The Perplexing Politics Of Political Correctness, September 8, 2006, Intellectual Conservative
Some can get away with uttering words that would destroy others’ careers.
Schwarzenegger: Some Latinos Hot Blooded, September 8, 2006, AP
Calif. governor attributes Hispanic temperaments to mixing of “black” and “Latino blood.”
Comments May Cost GOP Minority Votes, August 30, 2006, AP
Republicans must learn to curb their tongues because the country is becoming “browner.”
California Korean Grocery Group Sues Andrew Young Over Remarks, August 30, 2006, AP
Seeks millions in damages; believes remarks will hurt grocers.
Everman Principal Steps Down, August 30, 2006, Dallas Morning News
She asked black students to improve their test scores.
Gaffe Underscores Indian-American Clout, August 25, 2006, MSNBC
Indian immigrants seeking greater political power.
‘Survivor’s’ New Racial Divide, August 24, 2006, MSNBC
Reality TV show contestants will compete in teams divided by race.
Racial Achievement Controversy, August 23, 2006, WCJB TV News
Reporting black academic failure “sounds racist.”
Why ‘Macaca’ Matters, August 23, 2006, Wall Street Journal
Columnist says senator’s off-the-cuff remark shows “dismaying indifference” to Virginia’s “racial history.”
Andrew Young Resigns From Wal-Mart Group, August 18, 2006, AP
Former UN ambassador told paper non-black grocers “rip off” black communities.
Freer Speech At Georgia Tech, August 16, 2006, Insidehighered.com
University weakens campus speech code in response to lawsuit.
Daley Mocks Meeks Over N-word, August 4, 2006, Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago mayoral candidate hurls epithets at fellow blacks who support white leaders.
Palestinian Cartoon Racially Insults Rice, August 3, 2006, Washington Times
State Department says “criticism comes with public service.”
July Homicide Total Rises To 14 In District, July 12, 2006, Washington Post
DC sees surge in homicides; white police inspector reassigned for pointing out the obvious.
Sony Pulls Controversial Dutch PSP Ad, July 12, 2006, Reuters
Apologizes for “racially charged ad,” which critics compared to black minstrel shows.
Sony Ad Causes White Riot, July 7, 2006, Guardian
Billboard sign of white woman and black man called “provocative” and “disruptive.”
Bias, Acrimony And The State Bar, June 14, 2006, The Oregonian
Oregon lawyers rebel against anti-white “sensitivity” training.
Surge of Volunteers Expected to Help Illegal Immigrants Cross Desert, May 22, 2006, KVOA (Tucson)
Groups give border-crossers food, water, and medical aid.
Girl Scouts Earn ‘Cultural Sensitivity’ Patch, May 12, 2006, AP
Their protest of Cleveland Indians logo is rewarded by company that first created it.
The Weight of Words is Heavy, March 2, 2006, Kansas City Star
Columnist feels guilty for saying “Oh, boy!” in presence of black.
The Art of Compromise, February 22, 2006, St. Paul Pioneer Press
Art classes at majority-Muslim school in St. Paul don’t teach how to draw human form.
Police Target Practice Aims for Sensitivity, January 24, 2006, Tampa Tribune
Police agencies nationwide switching from black silhouettes for target practice.
Video Scandal Rocks S.F. Police, December 8, 2005, San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco officialdom fumes over “racist” satirical videos made by police officers.
Celine Dion: Let ‘Em Loot!, September 6, 2005, WorldNetDaily.com
Pop diva believes the poor have a right to loot.
Race and Relevancy, July 27, 2005, Washington Post
A reader complains about newspaper’s refusal to mention race of criminals in story.
Illegal Immigrant Funds a Hospital Balancing Act, June 2, 2005, Sacramento Bee
Cal. hospitals agonize over whether they are sensitive enough to illegals.
Law Firms Agree to Give Clients Diversity Data on Legal Teams, May 24, 2005, New York Law Journal
Clients can demand NYC law firms provide race and sexual preference information.
What You Can’t Say, April 25, 2005, Paul Graham
Advice for those who think the unthinkable.
‘No One Wanted To Be Near Me’, April 22, 2005, Echo (Eastern Michigan University)
White college student who wore burka for class credit found she made people uneasy.
Speaker Focuses on ‘White Privilege’, April 21, 2005, Sentinel and Enterprise (Fitchburg, Mass.)
White speaker believes his own success due to racism. College audience appreciative.
Sorry About the Snacks, February 15, 2005, Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, Ga.)
Woman finds policeman who eats banana insulting to blacks. Mayor apologizes in writing.
Workshop Focuses on Muslim Culture, January 28, 2005, Times-Picayune (New Orleans)
Seminar teaches that school officials have to make extra efforts for Muslims.
Officers Get Lesson in Sensitivity to Arabs, December 16, 2004, The Grand Rapids Press
Police officers taught sensitivity to Arabs who “believe our western values are in the toilet.”
Teachers Walk Thin Tightrope During Holidays, November 15, 2004, Pioneer Press (Minneapolis)
Grade school teacher agonizes over teaching about Christmas and “old white guys.”
Sorry, Santa’s Grotto Go, November 9, 2004, Daily Sun (London)
British shopping centers ban Santa because he might offend non-Christians.
Girl Scout Teaches Kids About Diversity, November 8, 2004, The Arizona Republic (Phoenix)
Teen hopes to get special Girl Scout award by educating school children in diversity.
ABC Talk Show Host Apologizes for Quran Remark, November 2, 2004, Council on American-Islamic Relations
Host advised against sitting next to people reading the Koran on airplanes.
Tougher Penalties For Racist Crimes Clear Hurdle In Western Australia, October 22, 2004, Australian Broadcasting Corporation News Online
Province will impose 14-year sentence for “racial vilification.”
Adoptive Parents Embracing Children’s Cultural Differences, October 21, 2004, AP
White adoptive parents learn how to help their Korean babies “forge racial identities.”
San Jose Police Chief Goes Muslim for Ramadan, October 14, 2004, NewsMax
White police chief will fast for Ramadan so he can understand Islam.
‘Killer King’ and Its Defenders, October 13, 2004, Los Angeles Times
L.A. County supervisors have been soft on dangerous black-run hospital because of racial sensitivity.
Hospitals To Reject Grant For Immigrants, September 29, 2004, Providence Journal
Some RI hospitals turn away federal money out of sensitivity towards immigrants.
Scuffle Puts Boy In Cross Hairs, September 29, 2004, Rocky Mountain News
White boy faces criminal charge for school scuffle with Mexican boy.
Advocate Of Killing President Gets Secret Service Scrutiny, September 20, 2004, AP/Sacramento Bee
Hispanic calls for assassination of President and rape of his daughters—and is “monitored” by the Secret Service.
Schools Ban ‘Offensive’ Student Wear, August 17, 2004, Montgomery Advertiser (Al.)
Alabama school district bans T-shirts depicting the Confederate flag or Malcolm X.
Southern California School District Mulls Sensitivity Policy, August 16, 2004, The Pro-Family Law Center
Policy that would have punished students for being racially exclusive narrowly defeated.
Miami Herald Pulls Features Magazine, August 12, 2004, AP
The magazine had a picture of a dark-skinned athlete in an article about doping.