From Fans to Activists: Loraine Sammy and Racebending.com
February 1st, 2010 by dariane | No Comments
The Last Airbender or The Last Straw? / aka How Loraine Became a Fan Activist (more...)
Racebending.com
advocating just and equal opportunity in film and television
Background
Learn more about ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ animated series, ‘The Last Airbender’ film, and the issues we’re addressing in the posts below.
Paramount Pictures & Asian Americans: Tarnished Legacy
December 12th, 2009 by mlee | 23 Comments
The history of Paramount and Asian American actors - incredible legacy and modern disappointment. (more...)
Yellowface: A Story in Pictures
December 9th, 2009 by mike | 7 Comments
The following article was written by Racebending contributor Michelle I. We thank for her detailed research on the subject of yellowface. (more...)
The Last Airbender Film Cast: in 60 seconds
December 4th, 2009 by mike | 3 Comments
The casting choices and Racebending explained in a one-minute video! Get up to speed fast or share with friends. With quotes by creator Bryan Konietzko and actor Jackson Rathbone. (more...)
Do Children See Race?
November 29th, 2009 by mike | 3 Comments
The following two videos make powerful statements about how our children view race. Please watch them with an open mind - it'll take less than five minutes of your time, but it might change your views on color in America. (more...)
Introduction to Race Issues and The Last Airbender Film
November 20th, 2009 by mike | No Comments
A list of some of the great resources at Racebending.com you can use to educate yourself and spread the word! (more...)
Virtue of Colorblindness
October 25th, 2009 by mike | No Comments
We all want our children to grow up embracing diversity. Americans hold dearly the principle that all are created equal and that, beneath our skin, we are all essentially the same.
For many parents, this means… (more...)
The Last Airbender Primer
October 21st, 2009 by mike | 8 Comments
For those new to the controversy, we've listed out the basics to get you started. (more...)
