Race
American Slavery Was Born 394 Years Ago on Tuesday
A version of this article ran last year. As you take your lunch break tomorrow in Center City, stroll over to Front and Market where […]
There’s Going to Be Another “Eat In” at Joe’s Steaks on Saturday
If you can ignore the detour the Joe’s Steaks saga has taken into a PR pissing match, you’ll remember what the whole to-do was about […]
PR Guy Pissing Match Erupts Over Racist Cheesesteak Pissing Match
In case you haven’t been paying attention, there’s been a big brouhaha over Northeast Philadelphia cheesesteak shop Chink’s changing its name to Joe’s. Supposedly, Joe’s […]
Hugh Douglas Fired From ESPN After Racial Slur
TMZ: Former NFL superstar Hugh Douglas has just been FIRED from his gig on an ESPN show in the wake of reports he called his […]
Keep Your Laws Out of My Wardrobe
“Pull your pants up!” The simple refrain, ordinarily from the mouths of grandmothers, becomes more complicated as a government mandate or talking point from pundits. […]
Why Does Darren Walp Keep Shouting Racial Slurs at Country Music Shows?
Delco Daily Times: Ridley Park’s Darren Walp may love country music, but after a second incident of allegedly shouting racial slurs in less than two […]
We Ate at Joe’s. And We Have Lots of Pictures to Prove It.
Ever since Chink’s Steaks was renamed Joe’s Steaks—and business fell as a result—lovers of the old, racist-sounding name have posed a very pointed question in […]
Normally, I Eat at Joe’s
There are few labels that signify normalcy more than the name “Joe.” Joe College. Joe Cool. A good Joe. There’s something cheerful, upbeat and even […]
The Joe’s Vs. Chink’s Cheesesteak War and Stand-Your-Ground culture
Here’s a pattern I’m weary of. This should sound familiar: Celebrity uses racial slur. Having shocked and upset the public, celebrity apologizes. That apology, in […]
Your Cool Friends Are Going to Saturday’s “Eat In” at Joe’s Steaks
The good folks at Scrapple News were kind enough to mention this Saturday’s “Eat In” at Joe’s Steaks, about 3:30 into this video: Just a […]
The NFL Makes a Fortune on Racist Language
Riley Cooper is an idiot. His hateful performance at a country concert was hurtful and could still spell the end of his time with the […]
Former Chink’s Steaks Losing Money Since Name Change
Back in April, Joe Groh was forced to change the name of his beloved Wisssinoming cheesesteak shop, Chink’s, because, well … you know. Rechristened Joe’s […]
Can We Stop Piling on Riley Cooper and Anthony Weiner?
Philadelphia Eagle Riley Cooper really stepped in it. He uttered one of the most vile, racist, and derogatory slurs out there, one that not only […]
How the Riley Cooper Video Hit the Internet
Deadspin has the tick-tock on how the infamous Riley Cooper video surfaced onto the series of tubes in the first place: Some guy offered them […]
Other Things Riley Cooper Will Fight (List Does Not Include Marcus Vick)
As you can imagine, news of Eagles receiver Riley Cooper’s threat to “fight every (n-word) here” at this summer’s Kenny Chesney concert in Philadelphia resulted […]