Race and Racism

FAIR Issue Area - Race and Racism FAIR Issue Area - Race and Racism- Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting project to monitor and combat the media's marginalization, misrepresentation and exclusion of people of color… Jewish comic bars 'Palestinian' warm-up Jewish comic bars 'Palestinian' warm-up- Describing how comedian Jackie Mason refused to allow an American Vietnam veteran to perform an opening act for his show, because the perf… Over 200 Facts Related to Racial Issues Over 200 Facts Related to Racial Issues- This site contains over two hundred facts on racial issues such as discrimination, income differences, affirmative action, education, slav… The Biology of Skin Color The Biology of Skin Color- Researchers suggest that differences in skin color arose to balance the body's use of sunlight and vitamins. Racism and Race in American Law Racism and Race in American Law- Considering the intersection between racism and race with American law, and the role of the law in promoting or alleviating racism. Race and History Race and History- A community of volunteers committed to social development. Includes articles and links. All Look Same All Look Same- Tests the reader's ability to identify people by Asian descent in 18 individual photographs. The Press And Lynching Of African Americans The Press And Lynching Of African Americans- A scholarly examination of the lynching epidemic of the early 20th century and how the press reacted to it. Secret Daughter Secret Daughter- The story of a mixed race daughter and the white mother who gave her up for adoption. Discussion boards, audio of racial issues, and links to search for your fami… Teaching to make a difference Teaching to make a difference- The sites general aim is to support and provide educational material to teach about issues relating to tolerance and intolerance, the Holocaust, Hum… How Race Is Lived in America How Race Is Lived in America- Series of New York Times articles based on the premise that race relations are being defined less by political action than by daily experience. Inclu… Race Relations, About.com Guide Race Relations, About.com Guide- Includes discussions, articles, links and other resources. Black People Love Us Black People Love Us- Satire by Chelsea and Jonah Peretti describes a fictional white couple and their flubbed attempts to relate to blacks. Includes viewer letters. Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia- A careful examination of racist stereotypes of African-Americans throughout history including research papers and photos of racist objects.