Racial Sensitivity
'Racist' Claims Defuse Once Powerful Word, September 18, 2009, AP
If everybody is “racist,” is anyone?
Obama as Witch Doctor: Racist or Satirical?, September 18, 2009, CNN
“Caricature is part of politics, but racist stereotyping isn’t.”
Conservatives Say It's Their Turn for Empowerment, September 17, 2009, Los Angeles Times
It is “racism” or is it just politics?
The Unbearable Whiteness of Being Maureen Dowd, July 21, 2009, American Spectator
White liberals don’t live or work according to the “diversity” standards they expect of the rest of us.
San Francisco Educators Hail Jimi Hendrix As Role Model for Teachers, May 11, 2009, FOXNews
Dead drug user featured in San Francisco education guide.
Five Phila. Officers Fired, Three Over Slurs, May 6, 2009, Philadelphia Inquirer
Police union says firing for racial slurs is excessive.
Article Has Cop Dissing Blacks, April 1, 2009, Philadelphia Daily News
White cop’s unguarded comments likely to cost him his job.
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.