Tag Archives: racism

“Seeking Asian Female” Documentary & A Visual History Of The Vibrator

Jessica WakemanFebruary 22, 2013 //
Asian Woman's Orgasm
asian woman orgasm
How one Asian-American woman defied tradition and pursued her orgasm. Read More »
"Asian Trophy Wives"
"Asian Trophy Wives" is a label we could do without. Read More »
Dating While Asian
I'm an Asian woman and I date ... screw it, it's complicated. Read More »
this week in sex
seeking asian female
  • I totally want to see the 2012 documentary film called “Seeking Asian Female” about so-called “yellow fever” explores what Asian women really think about Western men. [AskMen]
  • Why a wedding at home, while cheaper than renting a venue, could actually be a huge mistake. [Hello Beautiful]
  • How to ask your partner to experiment with kink! [Em & Lo]
  • 12 ways to have lazy sex (that are still really hot). [iVillage]
  • This chick was propositioned for sex at Disney World. [The Gloss] Keep reading »

We’re Breaking Up: Republican Who Tweeted Racist Remarks About Trayvon Martin During The Super Bowl

Jessica WakemanFebruary 5, 2013 //
Todd Kincannon

Dear Todd Kincannon,

I’m sorry to have to tell you this, but we’re breaking up. You’re the former executive director of the your state’s Republican Party. I can appreciate a strong fiscal policy. You live in South Carolina. I hear Charleston is lovely at any time of year. You know how to use Twitter. That’s always a plus for a social media user like myself.

But then you tweeted a whole buttload of racist tweets about Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager who was shot to death last year.  And that shit ain’t cool. Keep reading »

I Always Wanted To Ask: The Frisky & Madame Noire Tackle White Privilege And Diversifying Friendship Circles

Amelia McDonell-ParryJanuary 23, 2013 //
I ALWAYS WANTED TO ASK...
Do White People Understand White Privilege?

This may be my favorite episode so far in our “I Always Wanted To Ask” series, which features the staff at Madame Noire — Brande, Veronica and Victoria — answering the questions we always wanted to ask Black women, and The Frisky staff answering the questions they always wanted to ask white women. In this episode, we talk about whether white women think about race, and white privilege, as much as they do. Also, we discuss the issue of diversity in — and diversifying — our friendship circles. It’s a good one, so check out the video above and weigh in with your thoughts and experiences in the comments!

On The N-Word
Madame Noire asks why some white people want to say the n-word so bad. Read More »
On Interracial Dating
Madame Noire and The Frisky discuss interracial dating. Read More »
Black Women Stereotypes
Stephen Colbert gets schooled on stereotypes of black women. Read More »

I Always Wanted To Ask: The Frisky & Madame Noire Discuss White People Using The N-Word

Amelia McDonell-ParryJanuary 15, 2013 //
"Why Are Some White People Hell Bent On Using The N-Word?"
On Interracial Dating
Madame Noire and The Frisky discuss interracial dating. Read More »

I am so so so stoked to have you guys watch the second episode of “I Always Wanted To Ask,” the video series we did in collaboration with the fantastic women of Madame Noire. The series features The Frisky staff answering the questions they always wanted to ask white women, and Madame Noire’s staff — Brande, Veronica and Victoria — answering the questions we always wanted to ask Black women. Our first episode focused on interracial dating, but this episode gets a little heavier: the women of Madame Noire wanted to know, “Why are some white people hell-bent on using the n-word?” Check out the episode above and please weigh in with your thoughts on the topic in the comments!

Rumor: “All My Babies’ Mamas” Reality Show Canceled By Oxygen

Jessica WakemanJanuary 15, 2013 //
"Babies' Mamas" Show
The end times are here: Oxygen special features man with 10 baby mamas. Read More »
Breaking Up: 30 Kids
That's just too many kids. Read More »
Love Children
Love children of the rich and famous. 18 Photos »
morning quickies
  • Did Oxygen actually listen to their viewers? Sources say the network is canceling the program “All My Babies’ Mamas” about the rapper Shawty Lo and the 10 women who’ve fathered his 11 children, following a petition alleging the program is offensive and racist. However, an Oxygen rep told AllHipHop.com the rumor is “simply untrue” and the show is still in development. Sigh. [Madame Noire, AllHipHop]
  • Lance Armstrong will supposedly admit to doping in the Tour de France in his upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey. [Stupid Celebrities]
  • Seven sex moves guys do that women hate. [Modern Man]
  • First look at Olivia Wilde’s engagement ring from Jason Sudeikis! [Socialite Life]

up-close pics of celeb engagement rings
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ESPN’s Jemele Hill Tweet Photo Of Her Sexist, Racist Hate Mail

Jessica WakemanJanuary 7, 2013 //
Fired Over Hair
Rhonda Lee
Black woman fired for responding to Facebook posts about her hair. Read More »
Rhonda Lee Speaks Out
Rhonda Lee Democracy Now
Black meteorologist speaks out on getting fired. Read More »
Racist Joke?
Caroline Wozniacki
Tennis player Caroline Wozniacki accused of a racist joke. Read More »

Rhonda Lee, Black Meteorologist, On Getting Fired For Speaking Out About Her Hair

Jessica WakemanDecember 20, 2012 //
Fired Over Hair
Rhonda Lee
Black woman fired for responding to Facebook posts about her hair. Read More »
Racist Joke?
Caroline Wozniacki
Tennis player Caroline Wozniacki accused of a racist joke. Read More »
Black Mom-In-Chief
What white feminists get wrong about Michelle Obama. Read More »
Rhonda Lee Democracy Now
Rhonda Lee, Fired Meteorologist

Two weeks ago, we were disturbed to learn the story of Rhonda Lee, a black meteorologist who was fired from KTBS-TV in Shreveport, Louisiana, after she responded in the comments, kindly and politely, to two racist Facebook posts written by viewers on the station’s page. One of the racist posts, in fact, had even been “liked” by the station. You can read the full back story here.

Today, the news program “Democracy Now!” has an interview with Lee about her firing. (Warning: there is a minute-long request for donations from “Democracy Now!” before the segment airs, as the program is independently owned and completely advertising-free.) Keep reading »

UPDATE: Black Meteorologist Fired For Responding To Racist Facebook Posts, Including One About Her Hair

Jessica WakemanDecember 12, 2012 //
Racist Joke?
Caroline Wozniacki
Tennis player Caroline Wozniacki accused of a racist joke. Read More »
Black Mom-In-Chief
What white feminists get wrong about Michelle Obama. Read More »
Is This Film Racist?
Only Decent People
This Dutch film about black women's asses looks pretty racist. Read More »
Job Search Racism
Today's Lady News photo
Black woman pretends to be Caucasion in her job search, has easier time. Read More »
Rhonda Lee

UPDATE: HuffPost has a copy of an email sent by KTBS to employees regarding the company’s “guidelines” (as they put it) for using social media — which Lee confirmed she did actually read. So, while she cannot claim she was totally unaware of how she was not supposed to respond to Facebook comments, they are only phrased as “guidelines” and “social media best practices,” not rules. You can read the email at the link. [Huffington Post]

Meteorologist Rhonda Lee has been fired by KTBS-TV in Shreveport, Louisiana, for responding to racist Facebook posts, including one about her hair. Lee was told she violated the company’s new social media policy which had been verbally announced one month prior at a meeting she did not attend. One comment Lee responded to was by a viewer griping that all the kids who won a KTBS holiday shopping spree were black. The other comment Lee responded to was by a viewer who told her to grow some hair or wear a wig. Keep reading »

Tennis Player Caroline Wozniacki Accused Of Racism For Mimicry Of Serena Williams

Jessica WakemanDecember 11, 2012 //
Color Of Domestic Violence
On Kasandra Perkins and the color of domestic violence. Read More »
Princess Fail
Charlotte Casiraghi Native American
Princess of Monaco dressed up like a Native American. Read More »
Geisha Outfit
Victoria's Secret sexy little geisha
Victoria Secret offends with "sexy little geisha" outfit. Read More »
Mindy's Race Jokes
The Mindy Project
"The Mindy Project" makes some squicky jokes about race. Read More »
Is This Racist?
Caroline Wozniacki

The Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki has been accused of racism after she stuffed her bra and skirt, to give the appearance of ample breasts and butt, on the court yesterday, apparently mimicking her fellow women’s tennis player Serena Williams. Wozniacki was playing a game in Sao Paolo, Brazil, against Anna Kournikova when, with a big grin on her face, she stuffed small towels down her frontside and backside to give herself cariacturishly large proportions. She played for a minute or two dressed like that, as the audience chuckled, before pulling the towels out. You can watch a video of the incident after the jump. Keep reading »

Racist Sorority Photo Is Sad Reminder That Ignorance Is Everywhere

The StirDecember 6, 2012 //

There’s really little use debating if the photo currently under fire from a Penn State Mexican-themed sorority party is offensive. It is, without a doubt. In a picture from the party, members of the Chi Omega sorority are seen dressed in ponchos, sombreros, and fake mustaches. That alone is questionable to some, but the signs they were holding were undeniably outrageous. One read: “Will mow lawn for weed + beer” and the other: “I don’t cut grass, I smoke it.” Read more…

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