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Posted on August 2, 2009 - by Administrator
ATR 113 – Whitewashed book covers, street lit, race and family
The protagonist of Justine Larbalestier’s novel Liar is a young black woman with short, natural hair. So why is there a white girl with long, straight hair on the cover? Why does the publishing industry assume that blacks don’t like reading, or only read street lit? What does the story of the reconciliation of one family tell us about how to make progress when it comes to race in America? Carmen Van Kerckhove, Tami Winfrey Harris, Latoya Peterson, and Liz Dwyer discuss.
Addicted to Race is broadcast live every Sunday afternoon at 12 pm Eastern. You can listen live on our BlogTalkRadio page and call in by dialing 347-996-3958.
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Posted on July 26, 2009 - by Administrator
ATR 112 – Skip Gates, Chris Brown, Marie Claire magazine
Can the Henry Louis Gates arrest be used to lead a productive dialogue around race? Why did Obama have to apologize for his reaction to the arrest? Is Chris Brown’s apology video too little, too late? And why didn’t Marie Claire include any women of color in its article about non-custodial mothers? Carmen Van Kerckhove, Tami Winfrey Harris, Thea Lim, and L’Heureux Dumi Lewis discuss.
Addicted to Race is broadcast live every Sunday afternoon at 12 pm Eastern. You can listen live on our BlogTalkRadio page and call in by dialing 347-996-3958.
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Posted on July 19, 2009 - by Administrator
ATR 111 – Kirstie Alley, Sotomayor, interracial roommates, Birth of a Nation
What does the recent Twitter exchange between actress Kirstie Alley and media assassin Harry Allen tell us about this country’s discourse on race? Is the brouhaha surrounding Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination indicative of anxiety on the part of white males that they are an endangered species? Can dorming with a student of another race turn you less or more racist? And why is DJ Spooky’s “(Re)Birth of a Nation” experiment an epic fail? Carmen Van Kerckhove, Tami Winfrey Harris, and Andrea Plaid discuss.
Addicted to Race is broadcast live every Sunday afternoon at 12 pm Eastern. You can listen live on our BlogTalkRadio page and call in by dialing 347-996-3958.
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Posted on July 12, 2009 - by Administrator
ATR 110 – All about race and sex
This episode is NSFW. Are beauty standards for black women really laxer than for white women, just because big booties are appreciated? What role does race and ethnicity play in burlesque? Why must interracial porn always be so racist? What is it about race play that gets people off? Carmen Van Kerckhove, Tami Winfrey Harris, and Andrea Plaid discuss.
Addicted to Race is broadcast live every Sunday afternoon at 12 pm Eastern. You can listen live on our BlogTalkRadio page and call in by dialing 347-996-3958.
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Posted on July 8, 2009 - by Administrator
The clock is ticking!
by Carmen Van Kerckhove
Hey I just wanted to remind you that today is the last day you can apply to the brand-new program I’m launching called The Racialicious Experience.
The deadline is 5 pm Eastern today. You can request your application here.
Here’s a little bit more information about the program, if you haven’t read about it yet.
I’ve been really inspired by the quarter million people who visit our blog Racialicious each month.
Our readers have told me that the blog is a refuge for them, a place where they can come to feel sane, and that it provides them with something that’s missing in their offline lives: a safe space in which they can have relaxed, authentic, and productive conversations about race. (more…)
Posted on July 5, 2009 - by Administrator
ATR 109 – Race in the Workplace, New Haven Firefighters
What do you do when your white supervisor’s child asks you why your skin is brown? Is the New Haven Firefighters Supreme Court case evidence of “reverse racism” against whites? Carmen Van Kerckhove, Latoya Peterson, and Tami Winfrey Harris discuss.
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Posted on July 2, 2009 - by Administrator
What if Racialicious wasn’t just a blog, but an actual experience?
by Carmen Van Kerckhove
Wow! I just checked our stats and it turns out we had close to 400 people registered for my free teleseminar yesterday, “Love and Sex: What’s Race Got to Do With It?”
Those of you who joined me live – thank you! Those of you who missed it, don’t worry. If you registered, you will get an audio recording via email. (You can still register for the audio now if you’d like to hear it.)
As you know, this call was a preview to a new program I’m launching called The Racialicious Experience.
Let me tell you more about it.
I’ve been really inspired by the quarter million people who visit our blog Racialicious each month.
Our readers have told me that the blog is a refuge for them, a place where they can come to feel sane, and that it provides them with something that’s missing in their offline lives: a safe space in which they can have relaxed, authentic, and productive conversations about race.
So I began thinking to myself: would it be possible to replicate those qualities of our blog into something bigger? Into a live experience?
And that’s how The Racialicious Experience was born.
It’s a 6-week program in which we’ll explore how race impacts the way we view the world, our experiences in the workplace, our family life, our sexual and romantic relationships, and even the way we do or do not express our authentic selves. We’ll conclude with the biggest question of all: Why does it even matter? At the end of the day, what’s the human cost of racism?
One of things that I believe is missing from a lot of programs out there that explore race or diversity, is this human element. (more…)
Posted on June 29, 2009 - by Administrator
Will I see you on Wednesday?
by Carmen Van Kerckhove
What is it about the combination of race and sex that makes it so explosive? How is race getting in the way of your relationships without you even knowing it? What racial dynamics are driving the unconscious choices you’re making when it comes to your relationships?
I’m going to share that and much more on a FREE CALL happening THIS Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 1:00 pm Eastern time.
“Love and Sex:
What’s Race Got to Do With It?”
Sign up to reserve your line for this FREE call today
On this lively, information-packed 60-minute call, you’ll learn:
- What “racial scripts” are and how they influence your interactions with others.
- Why an increase in the numbers of interracial couples is NOT evidence that racism is declining.
- What assumptions people are making about you right now based on the race of your partner.
- How these assumptions can interfere with everything from the friendships you form to your career prospects.
- Hidden influences you may not even be aware of and what to do about them.
Reserve your line for this FREE teleseminar now
Limited lines are available for this call, so you’ll want to make sure you reserve your spot right away.
Just click the link above, enter your information in the boxes on the page, and you’ll receive the complete call details via email.
We will record the call, but only people who have registered will receive instructions on how to download the audio recording. So even if you’re not sure if you can make the call live, register now!
This call is a content-rich preview to an exciting new program I’m launching called The Racialicious Experience. If you’re a fan of our sister blog, you won’t want to miss it! 
Posted on June 28, 2009 - by Administrator
ATR 108 – Remembering Michael Jackson
We dedicate this episode to the memory of Michael Jackson and explore the role that race played in his life and career. In what ways did his music break racial barriers? What did the changes in his physical appearance say about his relationship to his racial identity? Carmen Van Kerckhove and Arturo Garcia discuss.
Right-click here to download an MP3 of Addicted to Race Episode 108
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Posted on June 25, 2009 - by Administrator
Love and sex: what’s race got to do with it?
by Carmen Van Kerckhove
A few years ago I was at a conference to deliver a workshop. During the break, a man came up to me and asked me what topic I’d be speaking on.
“Interracial relationships,” I replied.
As soon as the words came out of my mouth, his whole manner changed.
He started leering, and asked me in a low, suggestive tone, “Is this based on personal experience?”
Actually my workshop was all about debunking sexual myths and destroying racial stereotypes. But the minute he heard me say the word “interracial,” all he could think about was sex.
What is it about the combination of race and sex that makes it so explosive? How is race getting in the way of your relationships without you even knowing it? What racial dynamics are driving the unconscious choices you’re making when it comes to your relationships?
I’m going to share that and much more on a FREE CALL happening on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 1:00 pm Eastern time.
“Love and Sex:
What’s Race Got to Do With It?”
Sign up to reserve your line for this FREE call today
On this lively, information-packed 60-minute call, you’ll learn:
- What “racial scripts” are and how they influence your interactions with others.
- Why an increase in the numbers of interracial couples is NOT evidence that racism is declining.
- What assumptions people are making about you right now based on the race of your partner.
- How these assumptions can interfere with everything from the friendships you form to your career prospects.
- Hidden influences you may not even be aware of and what to do about them.
Reserve your line for this FREE teleseminar now
Limited lines are available for this call, so you’ll want to make sure you reserve your spot right away.
Just click the link above, enter your information in the boxes on the page, and you’ll receive the complete call details via email.
We will record the call, but only people who have registered will receive instructions on how to download the audio recording. So even if you’re not sure if you can make the call live, register now!
This call is a content-rich preview to an exciting new program I’m launching called The Racialicious Experience. If you’re a fan of our sister blog, you won’t want to miss it!
About the Host
Carmen Van Kerckhove is co-founder and president of New Demographic, a diversity education firm. Her perspectives on race and diversity have been featured on CNN, MSNBC, NPR, USA Today, and The New York Times.
She hosts the podcast Addicted to Race and blogs at Racialicious and Anti-Racist Parent.
You can reach her at 646.400.5270 or team@newdemographic.com.-
