JC
Check out this recent radio interview Carmen did for Talk 650 KSTE’s “The Phil Cowan Show.” KSTE is a popular talk radio station based in Sacramento, CA.
Carmen discusses the reality show “Survivor’s” decision to pit contestants of different races against one another and answers questions from callers.
(Please note that Carmen gets disconnected for a little […]

CVK
Thanks to everyone who wrote in about this problem! Some of you may have noticed that the last few episodes of Addicted to Race have not been downloaded by iTunes. That’s because we now have a new feed. I apologize for the inconvenience - I was under the impression that our old feed would continue […]

CVK
Too funny … from the always-sharp MultiCultClassics:
“Campbell’s Soup, Home Depot and Coca-Cola joined GM in declining to advertise during the upcoming “Survivor” season. However, the advertisers insist the decision is not based on the new format segregating competitors according to race.
Hey, maybe CBS should consider segregating advertisers according to race. Stage a face-off between […]

You Don’t Get Ya Rep Back Like That - Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
“I find it interesting that he responded in this way. With his masculinity in perceived peril, Ne-Yo chose to embarrass himself and his family rather than allow doubts about his sexuality to linger…”
(tags: africanamerican celebrities glbt gender)

CVK
Wow, GREAT post over at Oh Word that unpacks (ew… I hate that word) the condescending view hip hop media has of its audience. Check it out at What Hip Hop Media Thinks of You. Here are some excerpts:
You’re stupid. Even though last week’s gossip has already been debunked, we can report it to you […]

CVK
Great post at Autobiography of a Face about the ways in which mixed race identities can actually be used to further racism:
Perhaps what makes the multiracial movement so threatening to the power structures that be is its potential to disarm carefully crafted racial stratums. But then again, in places like Brazil where a multitude of […]