By The Skin Editor
We posted this article as a comment on Icebox.com's website regarding
their decision to continue to release episodes of Mr. Wong, a cartoon depicting a
buck-toothed, yellow-skinned, Asian servant.
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By R.C.
This was sent to us and the writer asked us to publish it here
on our site. It is in the editors' opinion that the writer committed a selfish act.
Publishing this letter does not condone the action, however, it does offer an honest
glimpse of what the writer was thinking and feeling.
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By Vincent Law
Despite being the Romeo in the title, Li only gets a polite hug at the end of the
movie. This is quite reminiscent of Chow Yun Fat's 1998 debut film The Replacement
Killers, in which Chow was similarly platonic with his co-star Mira Sorvino.
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By The Skin Editor
Here's a letter of excuse from our mom. Plus some addresses of
people to whom you should write letters...to which you should write...letters which...you
should send these people some letters. |
By Katrina Alexy
Katrina is a white woman who is troubled by the lack of diversity on TV.
She seems to be the only one who noticed television's white noise at her place of work
where TV is revered and studied. |
A Memo from Jack Ong
No time to be coy, nor shy, nor silent. To do nothing is to
allow. Read, click, and sign. |
By R. Marcan
Recently, the NAACP criticized the networks for not having equal ethnic
represenation on television.This fall season, there are more gay characters on TV than
there are Blacks, Asian, and Latinos combined. R. Marcan tells us what's going on. |
By R. Marcan
A report commisioned by the Screen Actors Guild on Minorities, Women, and Seniors
has finally been released. |
| Well-known for his unforgettable performance as
Mike Yanagita on the Coen Brothers' Fargo, Steve Park has worked on numerous films and
television shows. His credits include Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing, Quick Change, Kindergarten Cop, Sgt. Bilko, and the TV show In Living Color. This
Mission Statement was sparked by a grotesque incident that happened on the set of
Friends. Steve posted this on the internet in 1997and we made it available here
because we think it's very appropriate. Also, check out this excellent interview on the M Society West website. |
| Righteous Ben works with teens in East L.A. and
he tells us of a tale from a recent audition. |
This was sent in by Arturo, a senior in a
mostly white high school. He's aware of what he's up against and he's quite determined.
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