The "Black History Month" Weekly Update Part 4

Interesting Stuff on the Internet (02/25/2012)

Thought for the Week

This is the last week of February, so there is good news and bad news, kids. On the one hand, this is the last post focused on race and ethnicity. On the other, March is Women's History Month, so you guessed it... Gender studies!!! I know you are excited.

Featured Site for the Week: Black in America
CNN's “Black in America” series examines the experiences of African Americans in the U.S. in order to explore and document “what it really means to be black in America.” While not everyone agrees with how these stories are portrayed (some have even called it race pr0n for voyeurs), it is still important that someone is taking the time to tell them.

• Behind the Scenes: Black and shopping in America
• Why many Americans prefer their Sundays segregated
• Recessions and black America
• Commentary: Why Americans can't get over race

Interesting Links for the Week
Whitney: Victim Of The “Strong Black Woman” Stereotype

• The first rule of Strong Black Woman Club is to show no weakness. The second rule of Strong Black Woman Club is to have no weakness. The third rule of Strong Black Woman Club is to never ask for help...

Racist Rants Online Do Have Consequences

• Really, don't let this happen to your kids. Some things you just keep to yourself...

Chen case: Asian-American soldiers endure bias

• But I thought that we were in this together?

Standing While Brown: A White Lady Tried To Get Me To Valet Her Car

• I actually don't bother to respond verbally any more. I just look at the person like they are an idiot.

Shuffling feet: a black man’s view on Schroedinger’s Rapist

• You're frightened when I walk up behind you on a walking path? Perfectly understandable. But understand this as well: until you prove otherwise, I'm going to assume that you are a racist. It's nothing personal.

Product of the Week:

Older than dirt and proud of it senior citizen by egogenius