The Bachelor Faces Racial Discrimination Lawsuit


Updated 04/18/12 11:18 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

The Bachelor Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

If you've watched any of the combined 23 seasons of reality TV dating show The Bachelor and its spinoff The Bachelorette, you've probably noticed they are lacking in the diversity department — in a big way. Neither shows have featured a bachelor or bachelorette of color, and for the most part, nonwhite contestants don't make it very far. Fed up with the hit show's lack of diversity, two Read more

5 Tips For Talking to Your Kids About Race


Updated 04/19/12 12:15 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Talking to Kids About Race

In the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting, the topic of race has been at the forefront of conversation across the country, particularly among parents. While it would be nice to think of racial equality as a nonissue in 2012, the fact is, disparities still exist, and educating children on the issues is something that we as parents can, and should, take into our own hands. While it may seem like a Read more

Have You Signed Up For a Race This Year?


Updated 03/26/12 3:48 PM · Posted by · 13 comments

Have You Signed Up For a Race This Year?

The weather's getting warmer, which means we can all start enjoying outdoor workouts. And what better way to take advantage of Spring weather than training for a race? Signing up for a race can be one of the best ways to get in shape for Summer. Once you sign up, after all, you'll be less apt to skip a workout if you know you've got a big run to complete in a few months. And having a concrete Read more

Turn That Runner's High Into Workout Motivation


Updated 05/19/11 10:38 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Using the Post-Race High to Motivate Your Workouts

Over the weekend I participated in my first race, the Bay to Breakers 12K. Since the celebrations surrounding the 100-year-old race make it one of my favorite days in San Francisco, I was beyond excited to make the race my first competitive running experience. I was a little nervous about whether or not I'd get winded on the race's infamous hill (an 11.15 percent grade incline that runs for five Read more

Are You Training For a Race?


Updated 03/29/11 9:58 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Training For a Race Keeps You Motivated

Back in my dancing days I was always rehearsing for a show. Knowing I would be performing in front of a live audience helped me keep my eyes on the prize. I rehearsed hard. I took technique class religiously. But times have changed, and though the stage no longer calls me I do like the structure of a good race. I must confess though, I have yet to sign up for upcoming races this season. While Read more

A Beginner's Guide to Training For a First Race


Updated 02/14/11 3:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beginner's Guide on How to Train For a 12K Race

After years of participating in the craziness from the sidelines, I recently signed up for San Francisco's most infamous (and most naked) race: the ING Bay to Breakers 12K. The 7.5-mile race crosses the entire width of San Francisco and draws thousands of participants, from serious runners to those who are decidedly not, and turns the whole city into race fans for a day. I love that my first race Read more

Group Therapy: Interracial Dating Makes Me an Ugly Duckling


Updated 11/09/10 7:27 PM · Posted by · 25 comments

Trouble With Interracial Dating

This question comes from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I have this affinity towards finding men outside of my own race attractive. I am African American, and yes I do like black men as well, but for those times when my current crush happens to be white or Indian or Asian, I always kind of feel like a last resort — like these men will date Read more

Ad Tells Latinos: Don't Vote, Takes Page From 30 Rock Playbook


Updated 10/19/10 11:50 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

GOP Tells Latinos: Don't Vote

In season two of 30 Rock, scheming Republican Jack Donaghy enlists Tracy Jordan as a new GOP spokesman with the hopes of gaining black votes. But halfway into filming a political ad, Tracy realizes that black Americans will always vote Democrat. So instead of trying to get them on board, Jack and Tracy shoot a commercial with a simple message for black voters: don't vote. Read more

Teri Hatcher and Julie Bowen Tri For a Good Cause


Updated 09/12/10 10:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Celebrities in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon: Teri Hatcher, James Marsden, Kimberly Caldwell, Mark Feuerstein

This weekend the stars came out in full force to take place in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon. The popular race is a favorite among celebs because of its close proximity to Hollywood, but more important, they participate to raise money for a good cause: the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and its Pediatric Cancer Research Program. This year, TV host Nancy O'Dell emceed and former America Idol Read more

Speed Read! Sarah Palin Comes to Dr. Laura's Defense


Updated 08/20/10 4:12 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 13 comments

Sarah Palin Defends Dr. Laura on Twitter

Sarah Palin defends Dr. Laura after racist rant, says she was in "shackles" — Jezebel Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe unveiled — Huffington Post What does Elizabeth Gilbert's ex-husband think about Eat Pray Love? — Daily Beast Court halts enforcement of controversial abortion law in Nebraska — Salon Chelsea Handler to host VMAs — BuzzSugar Foreign speaking nannies a must in NYC — New Read more