Articles written by Susan Eckert

After making disparaging comments about African-Americans and intelligence, Nobel Prize-winning geneticist James Watson learns he has African ancestry.

Dec 12, 2007 - Susan Eckert

Recent noose incidents recall a dark time in U.S. history, a time in which vigilante justice ruled and nooses served as weapons for those consumed by racial hatred.

Dec 12, 2007 - Susan Eckert

Unless and until the meaning of racism and related terms is clarified, Americans will continue to argue about whether or not racism against whites truly exists.

Dec 7, 2007 - Susan Eckert

Is the definition of racism all that different from the many related terms? Definitions of racism, prejudice, reverse and racial discrimination, bias, xenophobia.

Dec 7, 2007 - Susan Eckert

Multiracial celebrities seem to be everywhere. From hot model Adriana Lima to popular actor Vin Diesel, these new faces are shifting our perspectives on race.

Dec 6, 2007 - Susan Eckert

Multiracial Americans have always existed. Yet, one might argue that the multiracial identity was only truly born in the U.S. with the passing of Statistical Directive 15

Dec 5, 2007 - Susan Eckert

Don Imus apologizes for racist comments yet again but is he sincere? Now that Don Imus is back on the air, what has he learned?

Dec 4, 2007 - Susan Eckert