On AlterNet: african-americans

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "african-americans"

The Awful Race Disparities That Still Haunt Us

Sam Fulwood III, Center for American Progress. April 17, 2012.

Even though a black family lives in the White House, hardly anyone seriously argues that we live in a postracial society.

How to Succeed at a Summer Job: Look White and Christian

Jamilah King, Colorlines.com. July 11, 2011.

While young prospective workers in general are saddled with record levels of unemployment, young workers of color face an even bleaker economic outlook.

How Racism, Global Economics, and the New Jim Crow Fuel Black America's Crippling Jobs Crisis

Andy Kroll, TomDispatch.com. July 5, 2011.

It's a problem that spans generations, goes remarkably unnoticed, and condemns millions of black Americans to a life of scraping by.

Not All Black Intellectuals Think Alike

Melissa Harris-Perry, The Nation. May 31, 2011.

The oft-repeated sentiment that African-Americans should avoid public disagreements and settle matters internally to present a united front is just plain wrong.

How Ruthless Banks Gutted the Black Middle Class and Got Away With It

Devona Walker, AlterNet. September 4, 2010.

The real estate and foreclosure crisis has stripped African-American families of more wealth than any single event in history.

What the Tea Parties Really Want: A Return to "White Man's Country"

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. August 9, 2010.

"We want our country back" is not just an anti-Obama call to action. It is a call to revive the idea that America should belong to white people.

The GOP Fights to Make African-Americans Sicker and Poorer

Marvin King, The Loop 21. August 7, 2010.

Republican-driven lawsuits against health care reform will particularly hurt blacks.

Can't Call It Progress: African-Americans Are Earning Less Than Their Parents Did

Orlando Patterson, The Nation. July 8, 2010.

Income, wealth, educational attainment, homeownership -- all these show growing striking race gaps and a retreat from gains made by African-Americans in the 1990s.

15 Ways I Oppress Rich, White Conservatives Like Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh

Christopher Deis, AlterNet. April 29, 2010.

The election of Obama has been difficult for rich, white conservatives. It's time for me, as a black man, to make amends.

Black Teacher May Get 15 Years in Prison for Cutting in Line at Wal-Mart

Devona Walker, The Loop. November 25, 2009.

This is not how our criminal justice system is supposed to operate.

Racially Exclusive Suburbs Across U.S. Dubbed the New 'Whitopia'

Lewis Beale, Miller-McCune.com. October 7, 2009.

Some of the fastest-growing areas in America are also the most Caucasian -- author Rich Benjamin's new book explores the new establishment of white ghettos.

Black Conservatives in the Age of Obama

Bill Berkowitz, AlterNet. August 21, 2009.

The most prominent voices for conservatism in African American communities continue to be those of Christian church leaders.

Atheism: Living Life Unfettered by Supernaturalism and Groupthink -- Interview With Sikivu Hutchinson

Greta Christina, Greta Christina's Blog. June 17, 2009.

African-American atheist Sikivu Hutchinson calls on black atheists to play a critical role in the atheism movement.

Rick Santorum Offers Up Some Racist Dating Advice

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. June 2, 2009.

The Republican gave some dating advice, then took the opportunity to say that African-American men aren't interested in marriage.

Black/Brown Coalition Fueled Big Union Win

David Bacon, New America Media. December 22, 2008.

The successful union strategy relied on uniting a diverse workforce of African Americans, Puerto Ricans and immigrant Mexicans.

The AP and CNN Get 'The Huxtable Effect' All Wrong

Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, Brave New Films. November 13, 2008.

Why the mainstream media got 'The Huxtable Effect' wrong.

The Subprime Swindle: Economic War on Black America

Brave New Films, The Nation. July 11, 2008.

How the mortgage crisis has affected the Black middle class.

Missing: Minorities in Media

Laura S. Washington, In These Times. February 26, 2008.

In the wake of racial upheaval, the 1968 "Riot Report" concluded the media had to improve its coverage of Black America. Has it?

Black Women at Hair Salon Weigh in on Obama, Hillary and Edwards [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet. January 26, 2008.

"Real Time with Bill Maher" correspondent Amy Holmes interviews women at the "Oh! My Nappy Hair" salon in LA and gets some serious straight talk.

Mitt Romney Encounters Black Voters, Asks "Who Let the Dogs Out?" [VIDEO]

Jon Ponder, Pensito Review. January 23, 2008.

Later, Mr. Romney admired a child's gold necklace and said, "Oh, you've got some bling-bling here."

Why Top GOP Candidates Skipped the Black College Debate

Earl Ofari Hutchinson, AlterNet. September 28, 2007.

Is it as simple as saying that the GOP's leading candidates for presidency just don't care about black people?

High-Minded Hip-Hop Any Progressive Can Enjoy

Adam Howard, August 14, 2007.

Cornel West teams up with artists like Prince and Talib Kweli to release a rap album that paints a powerful portrait of life in Dubya's America.