Celebrities and Race
Today's celebrities are much more diverse - they come from different backgrounds, have different stories to tell, have lived very different lives, and face different challenges in the public eye.
Here, About.com's Race Relations guide shares the scoop on some of our favorite stars.
Here, About.com's Race Relations guide shares the scoop on some of our favorite stars.
Famous People in Interracial Marriages / Interracial Relationships
A Gallery of Images - Famous People in Interracial Marriages / Interracial Relationships
A Gallery of Images - Famous People in Interracial Marriages / Interracial Relationships
Quiz: Guess My Race
Lots of people assume that race is obvious, clear-cut, easy-to-define. Because of this, we often find it easy to place people in boxes, or assign racial labels that may or may not be accurate. Take a look at the following famous faces and see if you can accurately identify their racial makeup.
Lots of people assume that race is obvious, clear-cut, easy-to-define. Because of this, we often find it easy to place people in boxes, or assign racial labels that may or may not be accurate. Take a look at the following famous faces and see if you can accurately identify their racial makeup.
Mixed Race Celebrities - A Gallery of Images
Mixed Race Celebrities - A Gallery of Images - Talented Celebrities from Mixed Racial Backgrounds
Mixed Race Celebrities - A Gallery of Images - Talented Celebrities from Mixed Racial Backgrounds
Mixed Race Celebrities - A Gallery of Images
Mixed Race Celebrities - A Gallery of Images - Talented Celebrities from Mixed Racial Backgrounds
Mixed Race Celebrities - A Gallery of Images - Talented Celebrities from Mixed Racial Backgrounds
Can There Be Such a Thing as Black Country Music?
Country music, on the surface, seems to have always been and to still be all about Whites. We see White faces and hear White voices and assume then, that country belongs only to Whites. But this assumption is wrong. Over the years, African-Americans have had a tremendous influence in shaping the sound and style of country music.
Country music, on the surface, seems to have always been and to still be all about Whites. We see White faces and hear White voices and assume then, that country belongs only to Whites. But this assumption is wrong. Over the years, African-Americans have had a tremendous influence in shaping the sound and style of country music.
A Gallery of Images - Hot Celebrity Interracial Couples
A gallery of images - today's hot interracial celebrity couples
A gallery of images - today's hot interracial celebrity couples
Adriana Lima - A Multiracial Brazilian Supermodel Takes on the World
Whether or not you recognize her name, you've undoubtedly seen her strikingly beautiful face: She's Adriana Lima - an international supermodel with an international heritage.
Whether or not you recognize her name, you've undoubtedly seen her strikingly beautiful face: She's Adriana Lima - an international supermodel with an international heritage.
Matisyahu - An Unlikely Up and Coming Hassidic Rapping Reggae Artist
All about Matisyahu, an unlikely up and coming Hassidic rapping reggae artist.
All about Matisyahu, an unlikely up and coming Hassidic rapping reggae artist.
Mariah Carey's Brilliant Return and 2006 Grammy Nominations
Mariah Carey's second rising in the music scene and the resulting grammy nominations.
Mariah Carey's second rising in the music scene and the resulting grammy nominations.
Interracial Celebrity Couple David Bowie & Iman
All about successful interracial celebrity couple David Bowie & Iman.
All about successful interracial celebrity couple David Bowie & Iman.
Interracial Couple Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel
A brief bio of successful married interracial couple Taye Diggs - actor - and Idina Menzel - actress, singer, and dancer.
A brief bio of successful married interracial couple Taye Diggs - actor - and Idina Menzel - actress, singer, and dancer.
Spotlight on Rosario Dawson - A Rising Multiracial Hollywood Star
All about Rosario Dawson - A rising multiracial Hollywood star.
All about Rosario Dawson - A rising multiracial Hollywood star.
Tyson Beckford: One of America's Hottest Multiracial Models and Actors
All about Tyson Beckford, one of America's hottest multiracial models and actors.
All about Tyson Beckford, one of America's hottest multiracial models and actors.
Thandie Newton: One of Hollywood's Hottest, Steadily Rising Bi-Racials
All about Thandie Newton, one of Hollywood's hottest steadily rising bi-racial stars.
All about Thandie Newton, one of Hollywood's hottest steadily rising bi-racial stars.
Halle Berry - Hollywood's Most Famous Bi-Racial Beauty
All about Halle Berry, Hollywood's most famous bi-racial beauty.
All about Halle Berry, Hollywood's most famous bi-racial beauty.
After the Trial - How's life for Michael Jackson?
Exploring life for Michael Jackson after the trial - new challenges, new obstacles, and new revelations.
Exploring life for Michael Jackson after the trial - new challenges, new obstacles, and new revelations.