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Jenni Young

How I Learned To Feel Undesirable : Code Switch : NPR - 0 views

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    When Noah Cho was young, he thought that couples would be like his parents - that Asian men would be paired with white women. But he writes that when he looks in the mirror and reflects on his own experiences, he feels "unattractive and undesirable."
Jenni Young

For Key And Peele, Biracial Roots Bestow Special Comedic 'Power' - 1 views

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    Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele are the duo behind the Comedy Central sketch comedy show Key & Peele. Each has a white mother and black father, and a lot of their comedy is about race.
Jenni Young

Substitute Teacher: Key & Peele - 1 views

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    A substitute teacher from the inner city refuses to be messed with while taking attendance. Key and Peele comedy sketch about names.
Jenni Young

Key and Peele - Obama's anger translator - 0 views

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    When Obama addresses his fellow Americans, his anger translator Luther helps him get his real message across. Key and Peele comedy sketch
Jenni Young

Obama's English - 0 views

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    Obama and the racial politics of American Engllish (NYT opinion)
Jenni Young

How to Tame a Wild Tongue by Gloria Anzaldua - 1 views

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    Anzaldua, poet, feminist, and writer, writes in "How to Tame a wild Tongue" about her life as an Hispanic immigrant to the US, and how the new language and culture were "forced" upon her.
Jenni Young

When Vanilla Was Brown And How We Came To See It As White : Code Switch : NPR - 0 views

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    Vanilla has become a cultural metaphor for blandness and whiteness. But the flavor's history is rife with conquest and slavery and theft.
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    Vanilla has become a cultural metaphor for blandness and whiteness. But the flavor's history is rife with conquest and slavery and theft.
Jenni Young

To Some English-Speakers, Soccer Matches Sound Better In Spanish : Code Switch : NPR - 0 views

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    Spanish-language soccer announcers have captivated Americans since the U.S. hosted the 1994 World Cup. The different style of play-by-play and color commentary evokes strong emotions in fans.
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    Spanish-language soccer announcers have captivated Americans since the U.S. hosted the 1994 World Cup. The different style of play-by-play and color commentary evokes strong emotions in fans.
Jenni Young

Light And Dark: The Racial Biases That Remain In Photography : Code Switch : NPR - 0 views

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    When Syreeta McFadden was young, she dreaded being photographed. Cameras made her skin look darkened and distorted. Now a photographer herself, she's learned to capture various hues of brown skin.
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    When Syreeta McFadden was young, she dreaded being photographed. Cameras made her skin look darkened and distorted. Now a photographer herself, she's learned to capture various hues of brown skin.
Jenni Young

Why Lupita Nyong'o's 'People' Cover Is So Significant : Code Switch : NPR - 0 views

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    The Mexican-born Kenyan actress has been lauded for her looks, her impeccable fashion sense, and her humility. Now People says she's the most beautiful woman in the world.
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    The Mexican-born Kenyan actress has been lauded for her looks, her impeccable fashion sense, and her humility. Now People says she's the most beautiful woman in the world.
Jenni Young

Donald Sterling Says He Isn't A Racist. Is Anyone? : Code Switch : NPR - 0 views

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    The owner of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, who is in trouble for comments he made about black people, told CNN that he's not a racist. Who, if anyone, might qualify?
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    The owner of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, who is in trouble for comments he made about black people, told CNN that he's not a racist. Who, if anyone, might qualify?
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President Obama at White House Correspondents' Dinner - YouTube - 0 views

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    Obama's anger translator starting at 14:17
Jenni Young

'Street Fighter II': Most Racist Nostalgic Video Game Ever? : Code Switch : NPR - 0 views

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    The influential classic arcade game is a reminder of how broadly stereotypical so many of the now-iconic characters were.
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    The influential classic arcade game is a reminder of how broadly stereotypical so many of the now-iconic characters were.
Jenni Young

Got Bulgogi? The (Maybe True) Story Behind A 'New York Times' Ad : Code Switch : NPR - 0 views

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    This quarter-page ad wasn't touting a brand or institution. It was pitching grilled beef as an example of the inherent attractiveness and value of Korean culture. So, who's behind this ad?
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    This quarter-page ad wasn't touting a brand or institution. It was pitching grilled beef as an example of the inherent attractiveness and value of Korean culture. So, who's behind this ad?
Jenni Young

The Journey From 'Colored' To 'Minorities' To 'People Of Color' : Code Switch : NPR - 0 views

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    The words used to describe race and ethnicity are ever in flux. A favored term one decade becomes passé the next and not nice soon after that. But, the motivation for change remains constant: Respect.
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    The words used to describe race and ethnicity are ever in flux. A favored term one decade becomes passé the next and not nice soon after that. But, the motivation for change remains constant: Respect.
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    The words used to describe race and ethnicity are ever in flux. A favored term one decade becomes passé the next and not nice soon after that. But, the motivation for change remains constant: Respect.
Jenni Young

The Death And Uneasy Rebirth Of Cambodia's Psychedelic Rock : Code Switch : NPR - 0 views

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    An unlikely music nearly silenced by the Khmer Rouge is being replayed and remixed by young performers of Cambodian descent. But changing up the oldies has landed some musicians in hot water.
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    An unlikely music nearly silenced by the Khmer Rouge is being replayed and remixed by young performers of Cambodian descent. But changing up the oldies has landed some musicians in hot water.
Jenni Young

Behind A Twitter Campaign, A Multitude Of Stories : Code Switch : NPR - 0 views

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    The #IfTheyGunnedMeDown hashtag, featuring pointedly juxtaposed images of the same person, drew plenty of coverage this week. We wanted to hear more about some of the individuals in the photos.
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    The #IfTheyGunnedMeDown hashtag, featuring pointedly juxtaposed images of the same person, drew plenty of coverage this week. We wanted to hear more about some of the individuals in the photos.
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