*The patron accused of writing the n-word on the tip section of receipt for teenage waitress Toni Christina Jenkins is denying he wrote the slur. While serving at a Tennessee Red Lobster, Jenkins says Devin Barnes signed his receipt with the n-word and she posted a photo of it to her Facebook page. The […]
(CNN) — A federal judge has dismissed the racial discrimination claims in a lawsuit filed by a former employee against Paula Deen, the celebrity chef’s representative said Monday. Some other aspects of the lawsuit are still pending. “We are pleased with the Court’s ruling today that Lisa Jackson’s claims of race discrimination have been dismissed,” […]
Paula Deen has rejected an offer to appear on “Dancing With the Stars, according to Us Weekly. “The dance floor is not the appropriate forum for her,” a source close to the former Foot Network star told the magazine. Deen made headlines in June for admitting to using a racial slur while taping a […]
CNN is airing a special called “The N Word,” hosted by Don Lemon, on Monday night. Lemon will be debating the use of the word, in light of the recent allegations of racism against Paula Deen and the George Zimmerman trial. TV Newser reported that the special will air at 7 p.m. in lieu of […]
Sears and Walgreens are the latest companies to distance themselves from celebrity chef Paula Deen. Sears Holdings, which owns department store chain Sears and discount store chain Kmart, has decided to “phase out all products” tied to Deen’s brand. “We will continue to evaluate the situation,” the company said in a statement to The Huffington […]
MSNBC’s Martin Bashir alleged on Wednesday that Republicans have been using the IRS scandal as a racial dog whistle against President Obama, akin to directing the n-word at the president. “Despite the complete lack of any evidence linking the president to the targeting of Tea Party groups, Republicans are using it as their latest […]
ATLANTA – A metro Atlanta business owner has posted a controversial sign outside his bar and restaurant that uses a racial slur to refer to President Barack Obama. The billboard, in front of the Georgia Peach Oyster Bar in Paulding County, Georgia, uses the “n-word” to refer to the President. His attention-grabbing sign reads, “Do […]
“View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg and CNN anchor Don Lemon argued for journalists to say the full n-word on air while reporting stories. On Saturday, Lemon said that journalists should use the full word while reporting, rather than using the term “n-word.” Lemon said, “I hate saying ‘the n-word.’ I think it takes the value out […]
Too $hort breaks down the thoughts and intentions of white (or non-black) people using the N-word.
SEATTLE-Jim Hardie, a white Iraq veteran brawled with several African American bus patrons after he became fed up with their use of the n-word and the b-word and confronted them on it. After Hardie expressed his disapproval of their language, the passengers attacked Hardie and he was successful in fighting the three assailants off the […]
FLINT, Mich-An African American woman painted “This house is a reflection of ignorant n-words” after thieves stole her windows. The woman who did not identify herself to reporters claims she was fixing up the house for homeless people. ABC 12 reports: The single mother of two, attending college and taking marketing classes, says her intent […]
Sherri interrupted Barbara after she let the epithet roll off her tongue telling her, “There’s a difference between the way you and Whoopi say it,” “When I heard you say it, I didn’t like the way you say it,” Sherri said, bringing up the difference between the way the two women pronounced the word. “I […]