Race is a hot topic in the Democratic race for the presidency. Hillary Clinton caught flak for recent comments in regard to Dr. Martin Luther King, and Senator Barack Obama has been called "not black enough" by some within and outside of the black community.
Some people like to think race is no longer an issue but it is. The current presidential race is evidence that race matters in America. Some see Barack Obama as a black man running for president versus a presidential candidate who just happens to be black. One of my favorite blogs discusses and presents race in an eloquent and intelligent manner.
Racialicious discusses racial issues and portrayals of minorities across all mediums. The writers cover the good bad and everything in between. Racialicious is very intelligent in its discussion on race. It is well written and thought provoking. It makes me think and reevaluate myself. It makes me examine to see if I harbor misconceptions or prejudices. This site raises questions and issues that I have discussed with my friends and raises some that I never thought of.
http://www.racialicious.com/
The writers place their personal experiences, issues, and thoughts on the table for the whole world to see. Their personalized accounts draw me in especially when I have gone through, thought, or said something similar. The writers conveying of their personal experience adds another special touch to the site.
The site is not simple relegated to typed entries; it also contains podcasts. The podcast feature a round table discussion with the creators, contributors and guests. Racialicous also links to articles or blog entries readers may find interesting.
One particular blog entry I loved was how racial ambiguity makes people feel uncomfortable.
http://www.racialicious.com/2007/07/02/but-you-dont-look/
Another favorite entry of mine was the discussion of the banned racist Merry Melodies cartoons.
http://www.racialicious.com/2006/12/01/banned-racist-merrie-melodies-cartoon-1943s-coal-black-and-de-sebben-dwarfs-2/
Racialicious does a great job at presenting a touchy and emotional topic through witty and smart commentary, which is why I am a faithful reader.
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