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Racism

Parked cars are shown outside of the stadium with the downtown Philadelphia skyline in the background before the start of the NFC Championship game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 23, 2005 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Editor: 'Being White in Philly' article had 'flaws'

Todd Johnson
theGRIO REPORT - In an interview with theGrio's Todd Johnson, Philadelphia Magazine editor Tom McGrath admits this month's cover story had flaws and he understands whys reaction has been overwhelmingly negative...
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Lena Dunham attends the 65th annual Writers Guild East Coast Awards at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on February 17, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Lena Dunham tweets about alma mater's racism troubles

Associated Press
OBERLIN, Ohio (AP) - Lena Dunham is urging her fellow 'Obies' to stick together as her alma mater in Ohio wrestles with reports of racism...
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The "African Queen" spread, as discussed by Bethann Hardison, fashion legend

'African Queen' blackface controversy

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
theGRIO REPORT - French publication Numéro magazine has become embroiled in controversy for featuring a 16-year-old model in bronzing make-up so deep, many have been calling it blackface...
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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor arrives for the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Supreme Court justices slam federal prosecutor for race remark

Peter Williams, NBC News
NBC NEWS - A federal prosecutor came in for some biting criticism today from two Supreme Court justices for a racially charged remark made during a criminal trial...
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Models walk the runway at the Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2013

Fashion’s color problem continues

Nana Brew-Hammond
ANALYSIS - Most African-American models struggle to book work consistently, while some black designers express anxiety about being seen as catering only to black customers...
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Najja (left) and Jason (right) pose in separate photos with the White Rabbit (Courtesy of Dan Gilleon)

Families allege racism by Disneyland characters

Brittany Tom
theGRIO REPORT - Two families are accusing Disneyland cast members of racism towards their children, and they are planning to take legal action, their lawyer tells theGrio...
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Anonymous 'Stop Being Black' campaign covers racial inequality

Brittany Tom
theGRIO REPORT - A mystery billboard campaign is spurring some conversation on the streets of Brooklyn...
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FBI: Hate crimes down in US; nearly half racial

Jay Scott Smith
theGRIO REPORT - The FBI released its yearly report on hate crimes last week and it showed a slight decrease in 2011...
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Patrice Evra of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 3, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

English soccer to tackle racism with education

Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — All professional soccer players and managers in England and newcomers from abroad will have cultural lessons regarding discrimination as part of proposals to fight racism...
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In this photo taken Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 a person dressed as "Zwarte Piet" or "Black Pete" attend a parade after St. Nicholas, or Sinterklaas. (AP Photo/ Margriet Faber)

Criticism of Dutch 'Black Pete' grows

Toby Sterling, Associated Press
AMSTERDAM (AP) - Foreigners visiting the Netherlands in winter are often surprised to see that the Dutch version of St. Nicholas' helpers have their faces painted black, wear Afro wigs and have thick red lips..
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