Women And Their Stories: Karen Bankston
Yesterday we sat down with Karen Bankston, and we didn’t want her to leave! Listen to her story.
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Why Republican Candidates Can’t Stop Talking About Race
The reasons are deeper than you think.
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Study Suggests “White Flight” In U.S. Nursing Homes
While nursing home admissions is on the rise for Black, Latino and Asian elders, admissions for white elders fell 10 percent causing some to ask is there white flight in nursing homes.
See also: Americans ‘Very Concerned’ GOP Budget Will Force Elderly From Nursing Homes
A new study published in Health Affairs, a journal on health policy thought and research, suggests the trend may be driven largely by demographics
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N-Word Controversy Stirs Up on ‘The View’
Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg & Sherri Shepherd get into a heated discussion as they examine the use of one the world’s most controversial terms after Herman Cain repeats its association with Rick Perry.
Read MoreRacism Is Still Alive! Study: Dress Nice, Look White
According to a new study conducted by researchers at Tufts University, Stanford University and the University of California, whether we perceive someone as Black or white depends on the clothes they are wearing.
Participants of the experiment were asked to categorize computerized images of people with varying skin tones and clothing. The results show participants were more inclined to label people dressed in suits as white and people in overalls as Black.
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Comedian Wanda Sykes on Being Black & Being Gay
Actress and comedian Wanda Sykes discusses how she feels about being black and being gay in America.
Read MoreEric Deters’ Video Launches Debate on Race
The commentary continues on Eric Deters’ racist remarks. Find out what the Dayton Informer has to say about publishing the controversial video.
Read MoreChris Bortz Accused of Using Racial Slur
The city of Cincinnati reacts to the rumors that councilman Chris Bortz has used racial slur in regard to a city sanitation worker.
Read MoreIdris Elba: “The Oscars Aren’t Designed For Us”
During a Black History month talk at Rutgers university Idris Elba gave candid commentary on Black Hollywood, racism and his own career in film.
Read MoreHalle Berry’s Custody Battle Heats Up
Halle Berry who is embroiled in a bitter custody battle with her ex, Gabriel Aubry told Ebony magazine that she considers her daughter to be “black” even though he has issues with people saying it.
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