Understanding Racial Perceptions November 21, 2008 • Some say America is finally entering a post-racial age, one in which people of all races have equal opportunities. But scientific studies show racial prejudices persist. So how is race perception made manifest in our conscious and subconscious minds?
Inside The Thorny Landscape Of Racial Stereotypes November 20, 2008 • Comedians get away with making fun of them, public officials get called out for using them, but how many of us believe in them? Farai Chideya takes a closer look at racial stereotypes with professor R. L'Heureux Lewis and blogger Macon Detornay.
How Do Children Process, Learn About Race? November 14, 2008 • When and how do children look in the mirror and ascribe race to their identities? As part of News & Notes' month-long series on race, Farai Chideya takes an in-depth look at how kids develop a racial consciousness.
White House Press Corps To Grow More Diverse? November 13, 2008 • Layoffs and cutbacks have hit many media outlets hard. But given the historic election of Sen. Barack Obama, should the same news organizations being buffeted by the economy also ensure that their political reporting staffs are diverse?
Race And Privilege In The "Age of Obama" November 7, 2008 • Does the power of people from Colin Powell to Oprah and President-elect Obama mean that, overall, black folks are doing better? For more, Farai Chideya speaks with authors Jill Nelson, Robert Jensen, and Paul Beatty about these issues.
Obama Victory Transforming Collective Black Psyche November 6, 2008 • How does Sen. Barack Obama's White House win impact the black community's self-perception? Plus, what can and should the black community expect out of his administration? Farai Chideya talks with Dr. Alvin Poussaint and professor Ron Walters.
Obama's Win Reshapes Politics Of Racial Perception November 6, 2008 • Sen. Barack Obama's winning bid for the White House has opened a new chapter in the way Americans perceive race. Today, News & Notes kicks off a month-long series on race with an examination of racial issues in the presidential campaign.