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Fashion Beyonce appears in ‘blackface’ for French magazine

A disturbing new trend in fashion that brings back the early days of vaudeville and clandestine racial hatred has reemerged in the chic trend for models in “blackface”.

In the Media by William Charles Baker

Op-Ed: Political Humor in the Obama Era

As the new President Barack Obama settles into the White House, popular culture will probably find itself walking a fine line stringing genuine political humor between potentially awkward stereotypes.

In the Media by Sadiq Green - 4 comments

Op/Ed Stereotypes: Myth, Prejudice or Reality?

We all hate stereotypes right? No one wants to be put in a box and labeled. But are there some truths to stereotypes or are they a myth?

In the Media by RobotGod - 42 comments

The Young and the Worthless?

Blame the youth: That’s the mantra of today. But should older generations really attack an era who just wants to have fun? Digital Journal looks at why the kids are alright, after all.

In the Media by Digital Journal Staff - 13 comments

Parties Mocking Blacks Spark Outrage

From Connecticut to Colorado, "gangsta" theme parties thrown by whites are drawing the ire of college officials and heated complaints from black and white students who say the antics conjure the worst racial stereotypes.

In the Media by RobotGod - 2 comments

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Watch: Burger King Apologizes for Mary J. Blige Ad

Mary J. Blige sang about chicken in an ad that was criticized as stereotypical.

Smashing stereotypes around women and gaming

The misconception that video games are not for girls is nothing new, but more and more developers, games reviewers and other pivotal figures in the industry are getting behind the effort to counter it.

Asian TV characters 'stereotyped'

Australia is more forward-thinking than the UK when it comes to portraying ethnic minorities in soaps, says Neighbours actor Sachin Joab.

Urban Outfitters' Irish Tee Under Fire

Urban Outfitters has become the object of congressional scorn for a line of Irish-themed clothing and accessories that depict "severe and negative stereotypes" of Irish and Irish-American people, according to a letter sent to the company from 10 members of Congress.