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Sheriff Joe Arpaio is a household name for all the wrong reasons. Known for accusations of racial profiling and immigration raids in Maricopa County, Arizona, Arpaio is held up as a hero by anti-immigrant groups but has created a climate of fear in his state, where the Latino community is afraid to call the police for common complaints for fear of deportation. Recently stripped of his federal authority to make immigration arrests, Arpaio continues to conduct raids and appears not to fear repercussions. Salvador Reza, U.S. Air Force veteran, community organizer and renowned immigrants rights activist, joins Laura for an exclusive interview on Arpaio's ongoing mistreatment of his community. Reza notes that the Obama administration, specifically Homeland Security secretary and former Arizona governor Janet Napolitano, have mostly made symbolic moves to control Arpaio, but in practice allow him to do whatever he wants. Going forward toward immigration reform, Reza calls for nationwide action. Thanks to Dennis Gilman for the video footage in this segment.

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What are some strategies for overcoming resistance to gay rights in the African-American community? Does the movie Precious exploit black dysfunction? Did CNN s special on Black Men in the Age of President Obama reinforce stereotypes about black gay men? Given the popularity of mommy memoirs, why aren t there more women of color writing these books? Tami Winfrey Harris, Andrea Plaid, and Dumi Lewis discuss. Addicted to Race is broadcast live every Sunday afternoon at 12 pm Eastern. You can listen live on our BlogTalkRadio page and call in by dialing 347-996-3958. Right-click here to download an MP3 of Addicted to Race Episode 126 or Click here to never miss an episode by subscribing to us in iTunes or click the button below to play it immediately Download audio file (Addicted-to-Race.mp3)

MLK s daughter recently declared that her father didn t take a bullet for same-sex unions. Why is it that marginalized people fight each other over scraps, instead of uniting to work toward justice for all? Capitalism as we know it is simply not sustainable. We discuss the work of economist Noreena Hertz, and explore the link between capitalism and social justice. Is the new dress code at the all-male Morehouse College a symptom of how out of touch the school is with the realities and lives of black men today? Carmen Van Kerckhove, Latoya Peterson, and Tami Winfrey Harris discuss. Addicted to Race is broadcast live every Sunday afternoon at 12 pm Eastern. You can listen live on our BlogTalkRadio page and call in by dialing 347-996-3958. Right-click here to download an MP3 of Addicted to Race Episode 125 or Click here to never miss an episode by subscribing to us in iTunes or click the button below to play it immediately Download audio file (Addicted-to-Race.mp3)

Since the implementation of affirmative action in the college admissions process, opponents of the policy have alleged that the changes reduce the chances of White and Asian high school students applying to elite colleges. Is that really true? Tyra Banks often tackles race on her talk show, so why did she get race oh-so-wrong in last week s episode of America s Next Top Model, in which contestants wore colorface to mimic different ethnic mixtures? Fat black women are often the butt of the joke in low-brow comedy films. But when a smart comedy like Parks Recreation dabbles in it, what does that say about our biases against race and size? Newsweek writer Allison Samuels sparked furor around the ‘Net recently with an article taking Angelina Jolie to task for her daughter Zahara’s allegedly uncared for tresses. Does Samuels ultimately uphold Eurocentric beauty standards? Carmen Van Kerckhove and Tami Winfrey Harris discuss. Addicted to Race is broadcast live every Sunday afternoon at 12 pm Eastern. You can listen live on our BlogTalkRadio page and call in by dialing 347-996-3958. Right-click here to download an MP3 of Addicted to Race Episode 124 or Click here to never miss an episode by subscribing to us in iTunes or click the button below to play it immediately Download audio file (Addicted-to-Race.mp3)

Did CNN s documentary series Latino in America break new ground? Or did it simply reaffirm existing stereotypes? Why do so many people use Halloween as an opportunity to dress up as someone of a different race or ethnicity? Are the so-called homeland tours in which countries like China and Korea invite adoptees to visit their birthplaces simply public relations exercises for those countries? We all have ways of responding when someone makes racist comments. But what do you do when that person is your partner s child? Carmen Van Kerckhove, Tami Winfrey Harris, and Arturo Garcia discuss. Addicted to Race is broadcast live every Sunday afternoon at 12 pm Eastern. You can listen live on our BlogTalkRadio page and call in by dialing 347-996-3958. Right-click here to download an MP3 of Addicted to Race Episode 123 or Click here to never miss an episode by subscribing to us in iTunes or click the button below to play it immediately Download audio file (Addicted-to-Race.mp3)

Are you for or against the EU? On the streets of London the public are split down the middle, most want more information and certainly a chance to vote. In the studio, Oxford University lecturer Chris Bickerton, discusses the nature of the EU and the Lisbon Treaty. Having apparently got it wrong and voted no to the treaty the first time the Irish were asked to vote again. Chris explains this is how the EU operates. To be seriously pro European he suggests, we have to abolish the EU.

How do we tie anti-racism into policy changes when whites are so weary of talking about race? Did white privilege have anything to do with the seeming lack of guilt on behalf of the white mother who terminated an adoption of her South American son? Are accusations of communism about redistribution of wealth, or redistribution of other kinds of privilege? The recent blackface spread in French Vogue has once again raised the question: why can t the fashion industry do better when it comes to race? Tami Winfrey Harris, Lisa Wade, and Minh-ha Pham discuss. Addicted to Race is broadcast live every Sunday afternoon at 12 pm Eastern. You can listen live on our BlogTalkRadio page and call in by dialing 347-996-3958. Right-click here to download an MP3 of Addicted to Race Episode 122 or Click here to never miss an episode by subscribing to us in iTunes or click the button below to play it immediately Download audio file (Addicted-to-Race.mp3)

Hon. James David Manning speaks about gays in the military. Recorded on 12 Oct 2009 Follow us on twiiter http://twitter.com/atlah.org For more information go to http://www.atlah.org/ Distributed by Tubemogul.

Why does Hollywood continue to whitewash movies by casting white actors to play characters that were originally people of color? A popular Australian TV show is being criticized for featuring a blackface skit, but can we apply American attitudes toward race to other countries? Would Derrion Albert s death be any less of a tragedy if he wasn t an honors student? Why are people often reluctant to admit the ways in which they experience privilege in addition to oppression? Carmen Van Kerckhove, Tami Winfrey Harris, Thea Lim, and Latoya Peterson discuss. Addicted to Race is broadcast live every Sunday afternoon at 12 pm Eastern. You can listen live on our BlogTalkRadio page and call in by dialing 347-996-3958. Right-click here to download an MP3 of Addicted to Race Episode 121 or Click here to never miss an episode by subscribing to us in iTunes or click the button below to play it immediately Download audio file (Addicted-to-Race.mp3)

In a hypercapitalist culture, are children the ultimate commodity? What s the connection between capitalism, human trafficking, and transracial adoption? How does police brutality impact communities of color? We often hear that poor people make unhealthy food choices, but how often do we consider the availability of healthy foods in poorer neighborhoods? Is Barbie s new line of dolls really a more authentic representation of African-American beauty? Carmen Van Kerckhove, Tami Winfrey Harris, and atlasien discuss Addicted to Race is broadcast live every Sunday afternoon at 12 pm Eastern. You can listen live on our BlogTalkRadio page and call in by dialing 347-996-3958. Right-click here to download an MP3 of Addicted to Race Episode 120 or Click here to never miss an episode by subscribing to us in iTunes or click the button below to play it immediately Download audio file (Addicted-to-Race.mp3)