“…many people who come from monoracial backgrounds are uncomfortable with interracial relationships and multiracial people, so they assume that because they are uncomfortable that the mixed race person must also be uncomfortable…”

“…Volkswagen’s ad folks certainly keep coming up with entertaining commercials. In a few of their most recent cajolings, they put novel twists on racial profiling by turning the stereotypes on their own car owners…”

“No doubt, Mr. Modi impressed folks with his menacing, wordless glare on Superman Returns, and landed himself a plum role on the hit Fox show… as a terrorist (maybe).”

(Thanks Angry Asian Man!) The Asiaphile magazine “Asian Boston” puts out its second issue and doesn’t make everyone throw up. This time, the models are actually wearing clothes.

“Nine gay characters are depicted in network-TV series scheduled for the 2006–2007 season, a decrease from last year’s 10, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) said Monday…”

“Virginia Republican Sen. George Allen and former U.S. Rep. and United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young have something in common: a gaping hole in their racial sensitivity screens. And that’s a diplomatic interpretation…”

“A white mother who adopts a baby from India confronts her shame that her child’s skin is dark, and realizes she needs more diverse friends.”

“Group leader Galleria, played by former “Cosby Show” star Raven-Symone, lives in a luxury brownstone with her fashion designer parents, a mixed-race couple…”

“…By the time the racist barbs attacking interracial couples start flying, it’s time to reach for the remote—and it’s time to eject when she makes fun of O.J. Simpson’s dead ex-wife, murder victim Nicole Brown Simpson…”