Colorstruck

Bullying

Bimbos, pimps and angry black women: The problem with reality TV

Tami Winfrey Harris on November 29, 2010

 A couple times a week I am entertained by a parade of ugly stereotypes: Sapphires, dumb blondes, "spicy" Latinas and dusky, hyper-sexed, buffoonish lotharios. Yes. I watch reality TV.And the popularity of the genre tells me you just might watch it, too.  

 A couple times a week I am entertained by a parade of ugly stereotypes: Sapphires, dumb blondes, "spicy" Latinas and dusky, hyper-sexed, buffoonish lotharios. Yes. I watch reality TV.And the popularity of the genre tells me you just might watch it, too.  

Race and Ethnicity

Gimme that old-time (tribal) religion

Tami Winfrey Harris on October 20, 2010

I admire a good ghost story. I love that glance-behind-you-and-make-sure-the-closet-door-is-shut chill that lingers for days after hearing a particularly delicious spooky tale. But I am not so fond of the demonization of the traditional spirituality of people of color.

I admire a good ghost story. I love that glance-behind-you-and-make-sure-the-closet-door-is-shut chill that lingers for days after hearing a particularly delicious spooky tale. But I am not so fond of the demonization of the traditional spirituality of people of color.

The answer should be "nothing at all." Exploring typically black speech patterns can provoke strong and often negative responses.

A recent study found a positive correlation between religiosity and racial bias. But is religion really the problem here or is it something else?

Race and Ethnicity

Ending racism starts with accepting bias

Tami Winfrey Harris on May 15, 2010

We have biases. That is not the problem. The problem is that these prejudices too often remain, in the words of opera singer Marian Anderson, "...like a hair across your cheek. You can't see it, you can't find it with your fingers, but you keep brushing at it because the feel of it is irritating."

We have biases. That is not the problem. The problem is that these prejudices too often remain, in the words of opera singer Marian Anderson, "...like a hair across your cheek. You can't see it, you can't find it with your fingers, but you keep brushing at it because the feel of it is irritating."