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On AlterNet: african-americans

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

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

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

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

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

Rick Santorum Offers Up Some Racist Dating Advice

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: Sex and Relationships. 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

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

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

Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, Brave New Films AlterNet: Media and Technology. November 13, 2008.
Why the mainstream media got 'The Huxtable Effect' wrong.

The Subprime Swindle: Economic War on Black America

The Subprime Swindle: Economic War on Black America

Brave New Films, The Nation AlterNet: Video. July 11, 2008.
How the mortgage crisis has affected the Black middle class.

Missing: Minorities in Media

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]

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

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. 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

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

Jon Ponder, Pensito Review AlterNet: Election 2008. 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

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

High-Minded Hip-Hop Any Progressive Can Enjoy

Adam Howard, AlterNet: PEEK. 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.