I was sitting around with some co-workers, when one of them began to talk about her child’s confirmation. Out of nowhere she turned to me and asked, “What do Jewish people call their confirmations again?” I knew she was referring…
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Links: Zoe Saldana says “people of color don’t exist” and true interracial (Nazi?) love
So actress Zoe Saldana says “people of color don’t exist” i.e., she doesn’t see race. . . because she lives in Narnia? My initial response was But that would be immature and isn’t a very intellectual response to what…
You Don’t See Race? That’s Not Logical
Webster’s dictionary defines race as: (1) a category of humankind that shares certain distinctive physical traits; (2) a class or kind of people unified by shared interests, habits, or characteristics I cringe every time I hear the phrase, “I don’t…
Black men and White women . . . can I live ?
When you think of the type of people who hate on interracial couples, certain people come to mind. To be clear, I do not mean, violate federal hate crime law, KKK hating type of people. I mean the type…
Race Still Matters in Basketball … Marketing?
In honor of the NBA Playoffs, here is a look at the strange marketing of two above average NBA players: Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer. Deron Williams first burst onto the scene as the point guard of the University of…
The Wu Tang Clan Ain’t Nothin to Fuck With
THIS SHIRT MAKES ME ATTRACTIVE, RIGHT? I LOVE PEOPLE WATCHING. Especially at twenty-something bars where men and women slide around the room awkwardly trying to strike up conversation with members of the opposite sex. The best part of this charade…
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? … a Best Buy Employee
Last year’s A’s mom and stepdad decided to visit him in the Virgin Islands. He was excited about their visit. I was excited too. By excited I mean “throw up in my mouth” nervous. Up until then, I’d never…
My Girlfriend is Not an Oreo
George Carlin famously pointed out that “Colin Powell is openly white, but happens to be black.” This line is funny because it enforces the stereotype that being “white” or “black” goes beyond skin color and reflects a set of values,…
Race? Where We’re Going We Don’t Need Race
A DEBATE ABOUT BACK TO THE FUTURE Racist: I find it insulting that a white guy named Marty McFly helps a black man, Chuck Berry, discover Rock and Roll. Not Racist: It is well documented that white people stole Rock…