Category Archives: Society/Media

Starbucks 86ed Race Together!

Posted on March 22, 2015 by convo_girl

Wow. That was fast!! Tonight, Howard Schultz announced an end to Starbucks’ proposed Race Together campaign – less than a week after the plan was announced. The initiative was organized to begin conversations about race and to promote empathy. Now, the initiave is … Continue reading →

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Skinny Lattes and Race Discussions? Howard Schultz and the limits of CEO leadership.

Posted on March 21, 2015 by convo_girl

   Recently, Starbucks’ CEO Howard Schultz announced the company would begin a national conversation on race , also know as its Race Together campaign. The plan is bold. Either the baristas will begin conversations, write inspiring comments on coffee cups … Continue reading →

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Spring has arrived. Time to dust off the blog.

Posted on March 21, 2015 by convo_girl

The last time I updated Radicalconversationalist was 2011. It’s trifling. I know. But I am back and ready to write again. Before I get started, I have to say I feel bad for not writing for so long. I created … Continue reading →

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Real Housewives of NY, S. 4, Ep. 11 – All Cheaters Lie

Posted on June 19, 2011 by convo_girl

The ladies return to NYC and are getting jiggy in the bedroom with their husbands (gross.) Ramona’s showing off how hot and amazing her husband is while Simon and Alex are weird as usual.  Simon literary says, “Making love with … Continue reading →

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Care2: Public Pools in Hazard, KY are for Straights Only?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by convo_girl

Mean people suck, especially when they use the Bible to justify bigotry. According Care2, a disabled homosexual couple was kicked out of a public pool in Hazard, Ky because staff said gay people were not allowed to swim there. According … Continue reading →

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Beyonce’s Find-a-Man Feminism.

Posted on May 31, 2011 by convo_girl

When Beyonce releases a new song it stirs attention and discussion about feminism.  Her recent tune, “Girls (Who Run the World)” is no exception. On one hand, the YBF called Beyonce the next Gloria Steinem.  (yeah right) Others, like internet … Continue reading →

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From Forbes.com – Why Business Should Care – Psychology Today and the Black Woman Controversy

Posted on May 26, 2011 by convo_girl

Last week, Psychology Today published a blog article questioning (and disparaging) African American women’s attractiveness.  I was removed from their website, but reblogged here. It quickly created controversy, but it also brought out a chorus of supporters, including an accountability … Continue reading →

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Warner Bros.’ racist cartoons are troubling.

Posted on October 16, 2010 by convo_girl

This morning I read  an article on Slate.com calling for the release of vintage cartoons depicting Blacks in a distorted, dehumanizing way.  I am appauled and against it. Here’s an edited version of what I had to say on Slate.com. … Continue reading →

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The Rutgers suicide reflects serious moral issues.

Posted on September 30, 2010 by convo_girl

When I read about Tyler Clementi, my heart broke for him and his family.  Then one word came to mind: morals.  As in, where were Dharun Ravi’s and Molly Wei’s morals during their little caper? These two so-called “friends” taped … Continue reading →

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Did they lighten Gabby Sidibe? Elle magazine responds.

Posted on September 16, 2010 by convo_girl

Elle’s October issue features Precious star, Gabourey Sidibe.  As soon as the cover hit, it raised some eyebrows about her color (and overall quality of the photo, itself).  I wrote a post saying how terrible I thought it was, and … Continue reading →

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