Race News

Op-Ed: Stacy Shaw, a Boston marathon runner, speaks out and inspires Special

Boston - It was only moments after Stacy Shaw crossed the finish line before chaos erupted at the Boston Marathon. Shaw was the last runner to cross the finish line before the explosions. She spoke with Digital Journalist Micki Hogan candidly about her experience.

Digital Journal Report by Micki Hogan - 4 comments

Run For Love 1000 on their way to Dubrovnik

London - Thirty-nine marathons in 33 days. That's exactly what three young Londoners are currently planning. The trio are running from Odessa in Ukraine to Dubrovnik in Croatia to raise money and awareness for child trafficking.

In the Media by Mark Harradine

Clybourne Park offers a poke, not a punch, on race relations Special

Toronto - Pulitzer-winning 'Clybourne Park' recently opened in Toronto. Produced as part of Mirvish's Second Stage Series, it's a tale that touches on many themes, especially race relations and economics. It runs now through March 3rd.

Digital Journal Report by Cate Kustanczy

Video: 'Bladerunner' Oscar Pistorius beats Arabian stud horse

Doha - In this amazing video, South Africa's "Bladerunner", Oscar Pistorius took on a new challenge on Wednesday, and it was the horse that came away with a long face.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 1 comment

Racist shirt at Romney rally outrages many Special

Lancaster - There were a lot of supporters that came out to hear Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan during their campaign stop in Lancaster, Ohio, and at least one of them proudly showed his racist side.

Digital Journal Report by Greta McClain - 17 comments

Video: Motorcyclist plays savior to drowning calf

Brits - Motorcycle racer Johan Gray was filming his Amageza Run Qualifier race in South Africa when he saw a calf in distress in a canal running parallel to the road.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 3 comments

Average penis size study results confirm racial stereotypes

Research on average penis size has confirmed racial stereotypes, with Africans coming out on top, Asians at the bottom and Europeans somewhere in between.

In the Media by Richard Milnes - 56 comments

City2Surf race — The world’s largest run Special

Sydney - 85,000 people registered for this year’s City2Surf race. It is a 14km run from the City centre to Bondi Beach. Liam Adams from Moonee Ponds, Victoria won the race with a time of 41 minutes and 31 seconds.

Digital Journal Report by Richard Milnes - 2 comments

Olympics: Usain Bolt wins gold in men's 200-metre finals

London - Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt took home the gold in the 200-metre race in today's 2012 Olympics. Fellow Jamaicans Johan Blake and Warren Wier won silver and bronze, respectively.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 3 comments

The real Peter Chao? 1-on-1 with the YouTube comedian Special

Peter Chao (username pyrobooby) exploded onto the YouTube scene 3 years ago with his controversial, forthright comedy. Today, his videos boast over 159 million views. I sat down with him for an exclusive look into his life, career, and Internet stardom.

Digital Journal Report by Julianne Keu