Tasty Morning Bytes — Immigration Museum, Casey Anthony Coverage and D.C. Obesity
Lawmakers want immigration museum in D.C. Several congressmen want a National Museum of the American People to tell the story of immigration to America. And one of the supporters, Virginia Rep. Jim Moran (D), is also one of the biggest critics of individual “ethnic” museums on the Mall. (The Washington Post)
Why you’ve heard of Caylee, but not Brisenia or Marchella The Casey Anthony case has garnered a lot of media attention, but cases involving the deaths of children of color? Not so much. An expert from The Poynter Institute explains the seeming disparity in coverage. (Multi-American)
Photo History: The Fashions Of Women Of Color Fashion history often focuses on white women, but women of color were fashionable too. Here, some photographic evidence. (NPR)
Study Names D.C. As Second “Least Obese” State In Country D.C. is rated as one of the least obese “states” in the country. But, surprise! Race and class disparities exist. Obesity rates are higher among the city’s adult black population compared to the adult white population. (WAMU)
Washington home to 15% of largest black-owned businesses A list of the 100 largest black-owned businesses in the country includes 15 D.C. companies. Their combined total revenue: $2.15 billion. (Washington Business Journal)