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Florida apologizes for slavery.

White people hold stereotype of black people as apes, psychologists say. Maybe someone should tell Vogue. The fashion industry still can't shake its narcissistic fixation on whiteness. Among the common white folk, psychologists find a orientation to past accomplishments leads to underestimating the impact of race.

Mumia Abu-Jamal's death sentence is lifted pending new hearing. US Supreme Court acts against arbitrary exclusion of black jurors (Article 1, Article 2, Article 3). Judge orders whites out of Atlanta court. Father of slain son plays race card, cries for vengeance. Chicago area golf club sued for discrimination. A Pennsylvania family is targeted by racist vandalism. Colorado Springs police investigate racist threats, and make an arrest.

Maryland and Rhode Island crack down on illegal immigrants. Mexican American integration slow, education stalled, study shows. Members of the Kumeyaay nation renew ties across the US-Mexico border.

A University of Colorado student surveys campus opinion about "white privilege." Also in Colorado, a school district receives reports of racism. A Columbia University student gives voice to rage felt by students of color. At Cornell College, Iowa, a professor cautions against the views of a campus speaker who "demonizes" radical Islam.

Arizona State throws ethics out the window, exploiting blood samples from members of the Havasupai nation.

European anti-racist NGOs are snubbed by the European Commission. Europe continues to witness racist activity among soccer fans. One sad example takes place in Scotland. In England, Sunderland and Dorset report problems with racist incidents. A report by the British government shows among working class students, Asian and black students outperform white students. A protest takes place in Amsterdam against anti-Islamic rhetoric. One man was arrested for using a novel consciousness-raising ploy. France finds that racism is declining. White people in Zimbabwe face an uncertain future.

Angela Davis draws parallels between the US and Australian criminal justice systems. Australia deals with white flight and considers how to discourage it. White Australians are caught distributing racist leaflets supposedly written by Muslim extremists.

Is "blackface" making a return? At Yale, a stage production relies on "whiteface." As part of a season of programs about the white working class, the BBC airs a drama about a white girl who goes to live with her Muslim neighbors. Rod Serling struggled against censorship, trying to air a story about the Emmett Till case. Visual artists explore race and whiteness.

Historian Nell Irvin Painter discusses her forthcoming book, The History of White People, at her presidential address to the Organization of American Historians this past Friday.

New cartoon by Barry Deutsch at Amptoons.com.

"Appreciating Hansbrough isn't a matter of race, just basketball," by Gene Wojciechowski. ESPN.com, March 17, 2008.

"Is it time the United States grew up about race?," by Laura Kiesel. ETALKINGHEAD, March 19, 2008.

"Self-protrait of a racist," by Pasha Malla. Globe and Mail, March 21, 2008.

"There's no ignoring history and privilege," by Chelsey Perkins. mndaily.com, March 25, 2008.

"One raid at a time: How immigrant crackdowns build the national security state," by Roberto Lovato. BlackCommentator.com, March 27, 2008.

"A foolish immigration purge." The New York Times, March 27, 2008.

For more articles on the presidential race and white people, white privilege, etc. check Prof Vernellia Randall's ongoing listing.

"A brief for whitey," by Patrick J. Buchanan. Patrick J. Buchanan Official Website, March 21, 2008.