http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/local-voices/headlines/20110929-lorrie-irby-jackson-of-garland-black-families-must-help-erase-prejudice-over-skin-color.ece Since time immemorial, black mothers and fathers have had the unpleasant task of warning sons and daughters of the day that a teacher, classmate or random stranger could single them out for ridicule based on the color of their skin. But some parents are so uptight about attacks from people of other races… Continue reading Colorism: Racism in Blackface
Category: Culture & Politics
Discussion of various aspects of modern American culture, including sports, politics, religion, gender issues and race.
Black History Doesn’t Need Whitewashing
http://www.dallasnews.com/incoming/20110210-lorrie-irby-jackson-of-garland-lets-honor-black-history-by-not-revising-it.ece With my birthday coming up and a nationwide black history celebration in full swing, it’s probably no surprise that February is my favorite month. Sure, there’s the abbreviated time span and less-than-pleasant temperature range, but I find it just as enjoyable to explore my people’s countless contributions to society as I do the tastes… Continue reading Black History Doesn’t Need Whitewashing
Working Hard Vs. Never Working (Moms)
http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/columnists/lorrie-irby-jackson/20120419-women-are-quarrelling-about-the-wrong-issues.ece Considering the endless inequities facing women today — sexualized beauty standards, discrepancies in medical care costs and victimization via physical abuse and on-the-job harassment — it perplexes me that many of us continue to concentrate high levels of energy and indignation into battling the “mommy wars.” Sometimes it’s younger vs. older, married vs. single… Continue reading Working Hard Vs. Never Working (Moms)
Sexual Assault Jokes Are Sickening. End.
http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/columnists/lorrie-irby-jackson/20120720-comedy-is-not-funny-when-based-in-hate-humiliation.ece A couple of years ago, I was enduring what many journalists consider a form of torture: the conference call interview. On the other end of the phone was the multi-talented rapper and actress Queen Latifah, who was speaking with several reporters about an upcoming benefit show in Dallas. The good news? I was next… Continue reading Sexual Assault Jokes Are Sickening. End.
The Birth Control Billing Backlash
Here are not one, but TWO unenlightened letters received from folks who felt it was their duty to inform me that women need to suck it up and pay for all birth control (as if men have no duty to do so). I shut them down faster than a bootleg Gucci/Prada swap meet. Another mic hits the stage.