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Transracial Adoptions: Yes? No?

Sat, 07/03/2010 - 16:49 | CommunityFamilyYouth

The debate continues over transracial adoptions. CNN addressed both sides in a recent piece on its Web site:

"When handled well, transracial adoption is 'a very positive thing,' says Rita Simon, who has been studying these adoptions for 30 years and has written 65 books, including Adoption, Race & Identity: From Infancy to Young Adulthood.

 

The Season of Love

Wed, 12/23/2009 - 18:49 | CommunityFamily

How are you planning to spend this holiday season?

 

Reinforcing Stereotypes or Realistic Portrayal?

Sun, 11/29/2009 - 21:40 | CommunityFamily

A New York Times piece on the film Precious asks the question: Is this film a “reinforcement of noxious stereotypes or a realistic and therapeutic portrayal of a Black family in America?”
“Not since ‘The Birth of a Nation’ has a mainstream movie demeaned the idea of black American life as much as ‘Precious,’ ” Mr. White wrote in his review.
 

“Good” Hair?

Sun, 07/12/2009 - 20:13 | Community

A CNN.com article addresses how hair and hair styles are so deeply rooted in African American identity and culture: 

 

Reinforcing Stereotypes or Encouraging the Community?

Sun, 03/22/2009 - 21:54 | Community

An article in Entertainment Weekly asks, "How do you solve a problem like Madea?" in addressing what it references as "black America's secret culture war." 

 

Role Models?

Sun, 03/15/2009 - 22:00 | Community

The abuse allegations in the Rihanna-Chris Brown relationship. The Michael Phelps marijuana bong photo. Alex Rodriguez' admission of using steroids. Much is being made of the possible impact of the actions of these and other public figures on young people.

Why do we expect celebrities to be role models?

 

No Place like Home?

Sun, 02/01/2009 - 22:28 | Community
According to a Pew Research Center survey, geographic mobility is at the lowest levels since the government began keeping statistics in 1948:
As a nation, the United States is often portrayed as restless and rootless. Census data, though, indicate that Americans are settling down.
 

What’s Wrong with Diversity of Thought?

Sun, 10/26/2008 - 19:49 | Community
A New York Times article addresses the issue of being young, Black and Republican in today's political landscape:
“There was something annoying about the idea that if you were black, you had to be Democrat,” Mr. Ivory said. “The blog started out as a means to vent.” While some blacks lean conservative on issues like abortion and gay marriage, Web sites like Mr.
 

Retaliation or Reconciliation?

Mon, 07/28/2008 - 20:48 | Community
In an Op-Ed piece, Huntsville (AL) Times columnist and radio talk show host David Person asks the question: Is "struggle" still the best way to describe the Black experience?
Obama, Fields and other black politicians are winning over whites by embracing a quest for unity and understanding rooted in dialogue and accountability. In the process, however, they have placed themselves on a collision course with some black folks who continue to view white society and the U.S.
 

What’s Black Enough?

Sun, 02/10/2008 - 23:48 | Community
The Flint Journal reported that a lawsuit was brought against the local Urban League based on the touchy racial issue of light vs. dark:
A biracial employee, Jamie Kendall, sued the Urban League after not being promoted to CEO.
 
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