The unconscious is playing a political role this year, for the evidence is overwhelming that most Americans have unconscious biases both against blacks and against women in executive roles. picked by dollyllama 3 months ago

A group of african-americans are "protesting" at the home of Viacom executives. Trying to extort them and force them to stop the airing of music videos that have any negative content for blacks or that promote drugs. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

The New Zealand All Blacks, please. picked by zadscmc 2 years ago

In a murderous quest aimed at "cleansing" their turf of snitches and rival gangsters, members of one of Los Angeles County's most vicious Latino gangs sometimes killed people just because of their race, an investigation found. picked by muppet 6 months ago

Historical realities suggest that blacks and Hispanics won't play much of a role in determining the Republican Party presidential nominee. But this year's Democratic primary and caucus schedule was designed specifically to give increased influence to minorities, particularly Latinos. picked by muppet 6 months ago

Whites are now in the minority in nearly one in 10 U.S. counties. And that increased diversity, fueled by immigration and higher birth rates among blacks and Hispanics, is straining race relations and sparking a backlash against immigrants in many communities. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Stanford University on Wednesday became the latest elite institution to announce a big boost in financial aid for undergraduates from the middle class. picked by jhordie 5 months ago

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have uncovered the first clues about the ancient origins of a mother's intricate lifeline to her unborn baby, the placenta, which delivers oxygen and nutrients critical to the baby's health. The evidence suggests the placenta of humans and other mammals evolved from the much simpler tissue that attached to the inside of eggshells. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Most folks think of a photo as a two-dimensional representation of a scene. Stanford University researchers, however, have created an image sensor that also can judge the distance of subjects within a snapshot. picked by mutil8or 5 months ago

One man's take on the "N-word" as used by whites and blacks. Not what I would consider an iron-clad defense, but certainly brings up some interesting points. Thoughts, Plimates? picked by Rowangrey 3 weeks ago

White students at a South African university tricked black residence hall workers into eating stew containing urine, prompting a march Wednesday in which five people were arrested, university officials said. picked by dollyllama 4 months ago

Preliminary genetic research suggests that African slaves are responsible for nearly every facet of one of the first rice varieties grown in the U.S., as well as one of the most lucrative crops in early American history. picked by mitzuzake 7 months ago