South African Runner with Gender Questions Accused of Losing Race on Purpose
Some track and field experts are wondering if Caster Semenya out of South Africa might have thrown her race on purpose. Semenya, who was originally banned from competing in the past after questions emerged about her gender, is believed to have deliberately tanked the race in order to avoid the scrutiny that comes with a [...]
Image of White Dad Taking Out Black Daughter’s Braids Sets the Internet on Fire
A picture of a white dad taking out his black daughter’s braids has set off the world of social media. Frank Somerville, a reporter on Oakland station KTVU showed a glimpse into his life with an image of him taking out the braids of his adopted daughter, who just happens to be black. “So for [...]
Essence Gets Rid of their White Fashion Editor
When news broke about Essence Magazine hiring a white fashion editor back in 2010, many loyal readers of the magazine–whose tagline is “Where Black Women Come First”– were shocked. Even those in the fashion community were puzzled by the magazine’s decision to grant one of the most coveted positions in the fashion world to a [...]
Is Steve Harvey Pimping Black Women By Convincing them to “Think Like a Man?”
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, KultureKritic.com I was sitting in the living room of my parent’s home in Louisville, KY watching the new Janks Morton film, “Hoodwinked.” Janks sent me a copy a while back, but this was the first time I’d had a chance to watch the film in its entirety. I am in the [...]
Rape Victim in KY Faces Charges for Tweeting the Names of Her Attackers
Savannah Dietrich, a girl from Kentucky who was sexually assaulted, could possibly face contempt charges from the court after she tweeted the names of her juvenile attackers. The 17-year-old violated the court order to keep their names confidential after turned to Twitter to expose them and their actions. Dietrich was angered by the plea deal [...]
Saudi Arabia Is Now Going to Allow Women to Compete in the Olympics
KultureKritic.com Staff For the first time, Saudi Arabia will enter female athletes in the London Olympics according to a statement published on the embassy website. “The kingdom of Saudi Arabia is looking forward to its complete participation in the London 2012 Olympic Games through the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee, which will oversee the participation of [...]
Just Call Her a Hero, Veteran Loses Both Legs, but Works for Gold in the Paralympics
KultureKritic.com Staff Writer As an advocate for wounded servicemen around the world, Kari Miller is heading to London to go for the gold in the Paralympics. “I used to serve my country in the US Army, then I was hit by a drunk driver and lost my legs but that didn’t change a thing because [...]
Jada Pinkett Smith Speaks Out on Human Trafficking
Jada Pinkett-Smith joins fight against human trafficking Mother, actress and musician, Jada Pinkett-Smith is using her voice to bring attention to a dark, but very real underworld right here in America: human trafficking. Pinkett-Smith has recorded a song called “Nada Se Compara” with her band Wicked Evolution and starred in a video directed by Salma [...]
In Hollywood, Why Is Every Black Mother Either Screwed Up or Dysfunctional?
Hollywood’s depiction of Black women typically leaves much to be desired, and its portrayal of black mothers is no exception. Taking a glance at recent movies gives a clear indication of what little regard the movie industry has for African American mothers. In “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” the closest representation of a black [...]
Dr. Boyce: How to go to College and NOT End Up in Prison – The Darrell Williams Rape Case
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, KultureKritic.com I was deeply concerned about the recent rape conviction of Oklahoma State University basketball player Darrell Williams. Williams broke down in tears in the courtroom, an understandable reaction in which he expressed outwardly what many of us would feel on the inside. He’s going to prison, and getting a life [...]
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