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What Is Nationalism?

By: Katy Hughes

How should Nationalism be defined? An overview of its meaning, followed by a brief examination of its positive and negative forms. more...

Martin Luther King and Race

By: Jeff Stanglin

Martin Luther King sought justice and total racial equality for everyone. So, 40 years after his death, would he be satisfied with America's progress, or disappointed? more...

Britain's Race Relations Problem

By: Timothy Woods

This article looks at the state of race relations in Britain today, from the government's insubstantial proposals to ease tensions, to what needs to be done in future. more...

Racist Geneticist is Part Black

By: Susan Eckert

After making disparaging comments about African-Americans and intelligence, Nobel Prize-winning geneticist James Watson learns he has African ancestry. more...

Jena 6:The Past Revisited

By: Susan Eckert

Recent noose incidents recall a dark time in U.S. history, a time in which vigilante justice ruled and nooses served as weapons for those consumed by racial hatred. more...

Definition of Racism, Other Terms

By: Susan Eckert

Is the definition of racism all that different from the many related terms? Definitions of racism, prejudice, reverse and racial discrimination, bias, xenophobia. more...

Does Racism Against Whites Exist?

By: Susan Eckert

Unless and until the meaning of racism and related terms is clarified, Americans will continue to argue about whether or not racism against whites truly exists. more...

Famous Multiracial Celebrities

By: Susan Eckert

Multiracial celebrities seem to be everywhere. From hot model Adriana Lima to popular actor Vin Diesel, these new faces are shifting our perspectives on race. more...

Don Imus is Back on the Air

By: Susan Eckert

Don Imus apologizes for racist comments yet again but is he sincere? Now that Don Imus is back on the air, what has he learned? more...

Birth of the Multiracial American

By: Susan Eckert

Multiracial Americans have always existed. Yet, one might argue that the multiracial identity was only truly born in the U.S. with the passing of Statistical Directive 15 more...

Anti-Racism Laws are Temporary

By: Gabriella Beckles

The nation's civil rights are constantly under attack. If we don't want to repeat history we must get informed NOW! If you want racism to be a thing of the past, read on. more...

Education and Prejudice

By: Gabriella Beckles

The number of people with degrees has been increasing rapidly over the past thirty years, yet racial inequality is still a fundamental part of American society... Why? more...

Racism in Sports

By: Gabriella Beckles

The idea that we should take a stand against racism is obvious, but when and how are more difficult questions. What should you do if the rules in sport don't protect you? more...

Hollywood’s Vision of Africa

By: Gabriella Beckles

It's not often that Africa is the subject of Hollywood films. But even when it is, why are the stories of black characters seondary plots and the stars remain white? more...

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