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FacePainting The Last Airbender
"Though I’m not a particular fan of the show (nor do I dislike it) and am simply neutral overall, I feel that it is necessary to state for several reasons why I will not support this movie for professional, philosophical and personal reasons. "
movies  prejudice  racism  pb 
june 2010 by patrix
Arizona School Demands Black & Latino Students’ Faces On Mural Be Changed To White
"A group of artists has been asked to lighten the faces of children depicted in a giant public mural at a Prescott school. The project’s leader says he was ordered to lighten the skin tone after complaints about the children’s ethnicit"
immigration  racism  arizona  WTF  children  school  pb 
june 2010 by patrix
Baseball alarmed by Arizona immigration law
"Nearly 140 young players born and raised in Spanish-speaking countries will congregate in Phoenix and its suburbs for their first taste of professional baseball. They may do so as the nation’s most controversial law – the one that says some people who look like them are most certainly not welcome – goes into effect in late July."
immigration  baseball  arizona  racism  legal  pb 
april 2010 by patrix
Rep. Duncan Hunter backs deporting U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants| PolitiCal | Los Angeles Times
""Would you support deportation of natural-born American citizens that are the children of illegal aliens," Hunter was asked. "I would have to, yes," Hunter said. "... We simply cannot afford what we're doing right now," he said. "... It takes more than just walking across the border to become an American citizen. It's what's in our souls. ...""

I'm curious, what exactly is in your fucking soul, Hunter?
immigration  legal  children  racism  pb 
april 2010 by patrix
Tea party activists protest excessive taxation, government spending in D.C.
"It's not just because he's black" Nah! I'm sure he has black friends so he is not racist
pb  Obama  racism  teaparty  from twitter
april 2010 by patrix
5 Tips for Talking About Racism With Kids
In honor of Black History Month, 5 hints for starting the conversation about race (good news: it doesn't have to be awkward!)
racism  parenting  children  pb 
february 2010 by patrix
Why Grandpa Says Inappropriate Things - Lab Notes Blog - Newsweek.com
The loss of inhibition is the result of the brain’s traitorous tendency to shrink as we age. The frontal lobes in particular atrophy. The result is educed ability to inhibit irrelevant or unwanted thoughts. This loss of inhibition might explain other behaviors that crop up in many elderly, including “social inappropriateness.”
aging  brain  culture  psychology  racism  science  health  nefa 
november 2009 by patrix
Why White Supremacists Support Barack Obama
How do racists, anti-Semites and all-purpose hate-mongers view the possibility of America’s first black president? Not necessarily the way you think they would.
racism  politics  obama  race  fascism  elections  nefa 
october 2008 by patrix
Pins on A Map: West Virginia
A conflicted resident grapples with racism in his home state.
racism  discrimination  politics  obama  nefa 
october 2008 by patrix
McCain Volunteer Sends Out "Obama is an Arab" Letters
A talk with the volunteer who asked the Obama is an Arab question at a McCain rally. WTF people!
obama  mccain  election  nefa  racism  prejudice  president 
october 2008 by patrix
White Priviledge
For those who still can't grasp the concept of white privilege, or who are constantly looking for some easy-to-understand examples of it, perhaps this list will help.
racism  elections  sarahpalin  republicans 
september 2008 by patrix
Now I’m in it for Mrs. Trivedi
Barack Obama is no longer the icon of this presidential election. He has been quietly replaced by a widowed Indian immigrant mother from Fleetwood, Pennsylvania … at least for me.
desi  elections  racism  obama  nefa 
june 2008 by patrix
“Do you understand where you are?"
Being Black in America, is not just about one's skin, and the big boogeyman of racism roaring in your face all day long. It's about the little things. Subtle shit.You will often find yourself questioning your place. Your presence.
race  politics  racism  unitedstates  NEFA 
september 2007 by patrix
Mom defends reaction to Iraqi passengers
She was simply “protecting my tiny little family,” she insisted, adding that “all I could think of was 9/11.” Truly, the terrorists have won.
News  fear  iraq  unitedstates  racism  NEFA 
september 2007 by patrix
Sikh American Veteran Assaulted by Police Officer in Illinois
Racists in the police department are the bane of society.
america  immigration  racism  abuse  NEFA 
april 2007 by patrix
The wit and wisdom of Don Imus
The laundry list of Imus insults to almost all groups
media  prejudice  racism  radio  NEFA 
april 2007 by patrix

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