Racism

'The View' 2014: Whoopi Goldberg & Rosie O’Donnell Get Into Heated Debate About Who Can Call Out Racism [Video]

The hosts of "The View" got into another heated debate on Thursday; this time, it was over the issue of racism in America.

Critics Question Productiveness of #CrimingWhileWhite Trending, Call It Another Example of 'White Privilege'

In light of the national outrage over two recent grand jury decisions not to indict white police officers in the deaths of unarmed Black men, many people voiced their frustrations with the justice system on Twitter using the hashtag "#CrimingWhileWhite."

North Carolina Teen Pepper Sprayed By Police in Miscommunication; Family Outraged

Parents of a black teenager in North Carolina are outraged after police mistook their 18-year-old son for a burglar and pepper-sprayed him inside of their home.

Nicholas Sparks Homophobia & Racism: 'Notebook' Author Accused of Bigotry

One of the most celebrated romantic fiction writers today and best-selling author of titles like "The Notebook," Nicolas Sparks is being accused of very damning behavior by a former employee.

Was Abraham Lincoln's Handwriting Found on Book Justifying Racism?

President who freed the slaves once read the book found in small Illinois town Illinois state historians on Tuesday confirmed that the handwriting found on a book called "Types of Mankind" belongs to none other than Abraham Lincoln, Time reported.

Ku Klux Klan Candy: KKK Group in South Carolina Hand Out Candy and Propaganda

While notorious for burning crosses and terrorizing minority groups, one sub-division of the Ku Klux Klan has resorted to a mild recruitment practice that involves giving out candy and leaflets.

Soccer Racism and Homophobia: Mexican Fans Chant Profanity During 2014 FIFA World Cup Match Against Brazil and Cameroon

FIFA's reluctant tolerance of racism has given way to a spout of homophobia: Mexico's fans harmonized a chant, singing "puto" during two recent matches, when Mexico was pitted against Cameroon and Brazil.

Florida City Commissioner Ted Galatis Apologizes for Racist Use of 'N-Word' During Road Rage Incident

A South Florida city commissioner apologized for shouting the n-word at a woman during a moment of road rage over weekend, saying that he used the racial slur because he felt "threatened."

African American Employee Records Supervisor Threatening to Hang Him for Drinking Out of 'White People' Fountain

After several months of being subjected to racist remarks and discrimination, an Africa-American Tennessee worker released phone recordings that revealed his supervisor threatening to hang him for drinking water out of a "white people" only fountain.

Pharrell Elle UK Headdress: Native American Costume Cover Draws Ire, 'NotHappy' Hashtag

Another magazine offends with its cover. Somehow, many celebrities and fashion magazines have yet to figure out that when non-Native Americans don a headdress for fun it's insensitive to the culture.

Justin Bieber Zone, News, Twitter 2014: New Clip Reportedly Shows 'Baby' Star Dropping the N-Bomb, Rapping About Joining the Ku Klux Klan

Just days ago pop superstar Justin Bieber took to Twitter to apologize to his fans after a video surfaced of the singer going off on a racist rant at 15 years of age. New allegations arose on Wednesday with news of another video clip that shows Bieber reportedly rapping about joining the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) and “killing n****s.”

Washington Redskins Racist Name Controversy: NFL Responds To Senators' Letter Over Redskins Name

Earlier this week almost 50 Democratic U.S. senators signed and sent a letter to the NFL urging it to replace the name of the Washington Redskins because of its derogatory implication.

N.H. Police Commissioner Resigns Amid Racist Remarks Toward President Obama

Police commissioner Robert Copeland, 82, resigned from his post as head of the Wolfeboro police commission Monday following his town's demand that he step down for making racial remarks toward the the nation's president.

Developer of VL Innovators Challenge Sees Technology's Effect on the Changing Face of Racism

Ethnicity and ethics are intertwined, particularly in a society where race affects socioeconomic status, education, careers, housing discrimination, health care, technology, class wealth and experiences of racism — both covert and overt.

School Segregation Peaks for Latino and Black Students 60 Years After Brown vs. the Board of Education Ruling

60 years after the Supreme Court ruled in the landmark Brown v. Topeka Board of Education decision that segregation by race is unconstitutional, segregation is still widespread in public schools across the nation.

Oprah Winfrey Quotes: Talk Show Star Speaks Out About Donald Sterling, Says It Would Be 'Really Cool' If Magic Johnson Buys Team

First lady Oprah Winfrey (might as well be) had just one thing to say to Donald Sterling..."We're off the plantation! The plantation days are over!". TMZ Sports caught up with the Queen of talk shows as she exited the CBS building in New York City. She kindly signed autographs, took pictures and politely answered all of TMZ's questions.

Dani Alves of FC Barcelona Eats Banana from Racist Taunt

Barcelona FC is having a down year in the standings. FC Barcelona is having a down year in the standings. La Liga rival Real Madrid has usurped their position as the dominant team in Spain.

LA Clippers Owner Racist Comments to Girlfriend Stiviano: Donald Sterling Has Problems With Black Instagram Friends, Magic Johnson

Notorious Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is back in the spotlight for being “the worst person in the world,” as described by commentators nationwide. An audio clip, leaked by TMZ, revealed the basketball owner arguing with his girlfriend V. Stiviano over his disapproval of her associating with black people.

Ole Miss Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Shuts Down After Members Engage in Racist Behavior

After a review into the allegations that three Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity members from the University of Mississippi tied a noose around the neck of a campus statute of James Meredith, an iconic civil rights activist, the fraternity decided Thursday to shut down the Ole Miss chapter.

Kansas City Shooting 2014: President Obama Calls On Religious Leaders, Public To Stand Against Bigotry

Following the shootings at two Jewish community centers that left three people dead Sunday in Kansas City, President Barack Obama grieved for the victims' families Monday and called on the American public to stand up against religious bigotry.

Human Barbie Valeria Lukyanova Pics and Quotes: Ukranian Model Blames 'Race-mixing' for Plastic Surgery Rise

I'm not really sure how it's possible that anyone can take someone who calls herself the "Human Barbie" seriously -- especially given the amount of plastic surgery she's had done to look like a plastic toy doll -- but Ukranian "model" Valeria Lukyanova has made an epic(ally stupid) pronouncement about why this country -- and others -- are experiencing a rise in plastic surgery: because of inter-racial relationships.
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