Controversies

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September 4, 2013

Twerking: Miley Cyrus starts trend in over-analyzing ‘black’ dance

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June 22, 2013

Why ‘Dark Girls’ matters

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April 4, 2013

Was Kerry Washington lightened on the cover of Entertainment Weekly? EW says no

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July 16, 2012

San Diego magazine cover states 'no one likes the black girls,' draws fire

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April 27, 2012

1st 'Miss Black France' pageant not so welcome in Paris

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April 16, 2012

Kayne West changes 'Theraflu' song title to 'Way Too Cold'

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March 28, 2012

Trayvon Martin: Offensive cartoon pulled from University of Texas student newspaper

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March 22, 2012

Elementary school under fire for calling animal print African-American 'attire'

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March 2, 2012

Toys 'R' Us threatened with boycott over interracial gay marriage Archie comic

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February 26, 2012

The 10 biggest black Oscar scandals of all time (SLIDESHOW)

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February 24, 2012

Essence under fire for Evelyn Lozada wedding shoot

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