COLORLINES: THE ATTACK ON BLACK MOTHERHOOD

August 11, 2011 Colorlines.com Direct | Published by the Applied Research Center

Jezebels, Welfare Queens—And Now, Criminally Bad Black Moms

Raquel Nelson’s shocking prosecution revealed a new caricature in the centuries-long demonization of black women. “The thread that joins them is the idea of total sexual immorality and irresponsible reproductive responsibility,” says scholar Dorothy Roberts. Julianne Hing explains.

From Heroes to Villains: NOPD Verdict Corrects Post-Katrina History

The idea that chaos in the days following the storm justified police violence is finally put to rest. Jordan Flaherty reports from the Gulf.

Why I’m Just Saying No to ‘The Help’ and Its Historical Whitewash

Despite the hype and the ensemble of fine black actresses, gender blogger Akiba Solomon says she’s still skipping the film.

Also: ‘The Help’ Today Still Don’t Have Rights, Actually

BBC Apologizes for Accusing Darcus Howe of Participating in London Riots
As outrage continues to mount in London, the country’s news agency apologizes for a shady interview.

TBS Cancels ‘Lopez Tonight,’ Leaving TV Even Whiter Now
Whether or not you think George Lopez’s jokes are funny, it’s alarming that a country that’s quickly becoming more diverse has a media that seldom shows it.

The Revolutionary Everyday Courage of “The Barber of Birmingham”
James Armstrong was neither a national movement leader nor a star-power elected official. He was just a guy with a barbershop and heart big enough to fight for his community’s dignity.

Why You Should Applaud Baseball’s Bruce Bochy for Calling Out Hate Speech
Fox Sports radio host Tony Bruno took a cheap shot at Giants pitcher Ramon Ramirez by calling the Dominican-born pitcher an “illegal alien.” Giants Manager Bruce Bochy wasn’t having it.

Real Diversity Looks Like Inclusion
Here are three ways to tell that your organization has done more than just count off some colored and gendered faces to meet a diversity requirement.