With the premiere of Chris Rock's documentary "Good Hair" everyone is talking about black women's tresses--about our quest for "good hair." What exactly is "good hair," anyway? I suspect that, until now, many white...
Topics: chris rock, dispatches from nappyville, european beauty standards, good hair, hair, nappy hair, natural hair

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It is good that in 2009, most Americans recognize sexism, racism and homophobia as bad things. It is not good that we only associate these things with bad people, or that we have a hard time identifying prejudice that is not blatant and in your face. We..
Topics: homophobia, racism, sexism

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UPDATE: Donate button fixed. So, tomorrow is the big day--the day I've been training for these past 12 weeks. Tomorrow, several readers of this blog and I will participate in the Run for Congo Women 5K in Chicago. I want to thank all of you for...
Topics: run for congo women, run for congo women chicago, running, women for women international

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - (Business Wire) Mattel® announced today the launch of So In Style™, a new line of black dolls by Barbie® featuring more authentic-looking facial features such as fuller lips, a wider nose, more distinctive cheek bones and curlier.
Topics: barbie, black barbie, black beauty, european beauty standards, Mattel, So In Style Barbie

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[originally posted Oct. 14, 2007. What can I say? This is a busy week and I'm trotting out some old posts to keep ya'll entertained.] I have had my “black card” revoked more times than I can remember. I think the first time was in the 7th...
Topics: identity, racial identity

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