She says she was rejected by a college for being white. Is she paranoid, racist or right?

Article Abstract:

Jennifer Gratz from Detroit believes that she was discriminated against because of her race by the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor after the university denied her admission despite her good credentials. She sued the university with help from the Center for Individual Rights (CIR).

Cases, College students, Race discrimination, University of Michigan, Gratz, Jennifer

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A black spy in white America

Article Abstract:

An African American woman narrates how her straight hair and pale complexion has helped her to be mistaken for a white American. She remembers hearing racist remarks from white people who, otherwise, would not say those negative statements in the presence of an African American.

Social aspects, Personal narratives, African Americans, Whites, African American women

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'Why I left the White House'

Article Abstract:

Karen Huges, who helped run George W. Bush's 2000 campaign and then served as counselor to the president, gives her reasons for leaving one of the most important jobs in Washington. She explains how she made that decision and how it has worked out to her family.

United States, Political aspects, Interview, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Presidents, Presidential aides, Huges, Karen

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