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

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...

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...

'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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