How did menthol cigarettes come to control such a large share of African American smokers' cigarette purchases? [quick cites: wikipedia, FDA (via USA Today), Harvard SoPH] [more inside]
posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj on Nov 3, 2009 - 20 answers

A friend is teaching a "Multicultural Education and Identity" class in a high-school setting, and asked me for advice, so I'm asking you, hive. I would like a broad spectrum of anti-discrimination educational resources and materials, for ages 12-adult. Interested particularly in racism, classism, able-ism, and privilege. [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Sep 4, 2009 - 11 answers

Is it possible to get a bright, saturated, extremely colorful tattoo on light brown skin? [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Aug 28, 2009 - 21 answers

Looking for book recs about sci-fi, specifically about gender issues and jetpack-related physics. [more inside]
posted by mumble on Aug 23, 2009 - 27 answers

What did you wish you knew going into your first triathlon? [more inside]
posted by neilkod on Jul 17, 2009 - 25 answers

Is this common in the Carribbean? Where are the local bars or clubs in St. Thomas or St. John where different races hang out together? [more inside]
posted by gt2 on Jul 10, 2009 - 5 answers

Would like more understanding of black, Black, white, White. [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter on Jun 12, 2009 - 17 answers

Is it okay to indicate race in a resume? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 12, 2009 - 36 answers

What are the most appropriate terms for referring to couples of mixed race/ethnicity? Multicultural? Mixed Race? Bicultural? Multiethnic? [more inside]
posted by roaring beast on Jun 8, 2009 - 42 answers

Help me come up with some fun/outrageous birthday relay race stations... [more inside]
posted by jasbet07 on Jun 5, 2009 - 9 answers

Seeking advice and shared experiences from other people who are not attracted to people from their same racial/ethnic/national identity. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2009 - 23 answers

[exhausted-athlete-music-filter] What songs will carry you up any hill? [more inside]
posted by mathiu on Apr 17, 2009 - 52 answers

ISO studies re differing perceptions of racism among same-race witnesses. [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter on Mar 13, 2009 - 4 answers

Who was it who first said that (paraphrasing) "the American black man is the most imitated man in the world"? [more inside]
posted by CRM114 on Mar 2, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm running a 10k race on Sunday. How should I prepare my body diet and supplement wise? [more inside]
posted by willy_dilly on Feb 25, 2009 - 13 answers

Why don't competitors in marathons start the race all in one pack? Why are there different start times for elite runners? Why don't they decide the winner just on time alone? [more inside]
posted by bluefly on Feb 24, 2009 - 17 answers

Why do middle eastern people get lumped into the "white" category when asked to declare their ethnicity? [more inside]
posted by tumbleweedjack on Jan 23, 2009 - 16 answers

Does anyone know which comic book this image came from? [more inside]
posted by electroboy on Dec 19, 2008 - 6 answers

Please help me understand the ethnic/racial origin of the Japanese. [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on Dec 6, 2008 - 10 answers

How do I deal with a racist boyfriend? How did you help someone overcome their racism, or did someone help you overcome yours? [more inside]
posted by lblair on Dec 2, 2008 - 55 answers

Where do I find life expectancy data separated by 5 categories of race and/or state of residence for the United States? [more inside]
posted by 517 on Dec 2, 2008 - 3 answers

I can run 6:30 miles for an hour, a little uncomfortably, or 7:00 miles pretty easily over the same interval. What would it take, training-wise, for me to run a sub-3-hour marathon? [more inside]
posted by killdevil on Nov 2, 2008 - 9 answers

I want to play "the race card." Where can I print one out? [more inside]
posted by scission on Oct 13, 2008 - 4 answers

What is wrong with suggesting that African-American children do not benefit from their parents telling them about the infamous "3 strikes against them as a Black person?" [more inside]
posted by InterestedInKnowing on Oct 13, 2008 - 37 answers

How do I convince my grandmother to vote for Obama? Oh, and the reason why she won't vote for him is because of his race. [more inside]
posted by hazyspring on Oct 11, 2008 - 42 answers

Can a US employer require a job seeker to disclose race and gender before granting an interview? [more inside]
posted by bumblebeat on Oct 7, 2008 - 15 answers

Can a university require a current student to give racial data? [more inside]
posted by letahl on Sep 11, 2008 - 21 answers

I just signed up for a 10k on October 12th and I'm trying to figure out whether or not I'm going to be ready to do it. [more inside]
posted by rossination on Aug 30, 2008 - 10 answers

Can you recommend some children's picture books that don't just feature white faces? [more inside]
posted by featherboa on Aug 7, 2008 - 39 answers

I love asian girls, and I feel guilty about it. How do I reconcile my sense of absolute non-discrimination with my preference for a certain type of people? [more inside]
posted by ChabonJabon on Aug 1, 2008 - 41 answers

Bored on a lazy Sunday afternoon? How about helping me come up with ideas/suggestions on how I should plan an urban scavenger hunt? [more inside]
posted by wile e on Jul 12, 2008 - 12 answers

What's the best place to view the Red Bull Air Race in London? [more inside]
posted by ajp on Jul 11, 2008 - 1 answer

Help me find a video/article about a race experiment. [more inside]
posted by GrooveStix on Jul 6, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm a straight, white, upper middle class male. I'm aware that this automatically means I generally have an easier time than people with a different sexuality/race/class/gender. That said, I'm probably unaware of what these benefits are. What does this 'privileged' status do for me that I don't even notice? [more inside]
posted by twirlypen on May 29, 2008 - 80 answers

I will be jogging in my first 5K race in a week and a half. What can I do in the upcoming days to ensure I don't crash and burn? [more inside]
posted by Lucinda on May 14, 2008 - 28 answers

Is it legal for an employer to require that an employee indicate his or her race? [more inside]
posted by notswedish on May 2, 2008 - 24 answers

What are some (at least somewhat) objective studies on healthy children demographics? I'm specifically interested in single vs. multiple children, and for multiple children, differences in age, gender, relationship to parent (adoption vs. biological), and race. [more inside]
posted by scottreynen on Apr 15, 2008 - 2 answers

Am I reading too much into assumptions made by strangers or are they the ones at fault? [more inside]
posted by liquorice on Apr 3, 2008 - 43 answers

Can someone help me find a comprehensive map detailing Chicago racial demographic percentages by neighborhood? [more inside]
posted by Lieber Frau on Mar 20, 2008 - 8 answers

Canofwormsfilter: Help me find fair, well-reasoned books that critique "The Black Community." [more inside]
posted by Rykey on Feb 15, 2008 - 15 answers

I feel like a moron for asking this: Where can I take a shower in Memphis on Saturday? No, I'm not asking to use yours. [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Nov 29, 2007 - 14 answers

Has any democracy, in a free, fair and open election, ever chosen a racial minority as a head of state or head of government? [more inside]
posted by thewittyname on Nov 20, 2007 - 34 answers

when should I say 'african american' and when 'black' ? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Nov 16, 2007 - 71 answers

WHTZ Z100 filter: What ethnicity is John Bell of the radio station, Z100, in New York? [more inside]
posted by carpyful on Nov 14, 2007 - 9 answers

What is the best training plan to improve my performance in a 300 meter and 1.5 mile run in 6 weeks? [more inside]
posted by metawabbit on Nov 6, 2007 - 7 answers

I need teaching resources about race: the biology of human "races"; why "race" is not biological but social; how racial categories have shifted over time and place; and related questions on teaching about race? This is as a supplement to reading The Mismeasure of Man in a university "Critical Thinking" class. I need more science and verifiable cross-cultural examples to back up my "there are no biological races" claim. [more inside]
posted by LobsterMitten on Nov 5, 2007 - 38 answers

When watching Milton Friedman's "Free to Choose" (PBS, 1980), I was (pleasantly) surprised at the high number of black experts (and women) who were guests in the show. Not the usually array of exclusively old, white guys one would have expected. [more inside]
posted by The Toad on Oct 27, 2007 - 9 answers

How much should I tip (if at all) for a 10-minute massage after running in a race? [more inside]
posted by toaster on Oct 20, 2007 - 9 answers

What is the current racial composition of Little Rock Central High School? [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea on Oct 17, 2007 - 6 answers

If you don't have a car, what's the best way to get from Mountain View to San Jose when Caltrain isn't running? [more inside]
posted by epugachev on Oct 12, 2007 - 6 answers