Terror Suspects
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An Afghanistan-born man, his father and a New York City imam are all in federal court today on charges of lying to authorities during a terrorism investigation into a possible bombing plot. We get details from James Meek, national security reporter for the New York Daily News.
Bulimia Among African Americans
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When you mention the word “bulimic”, many imagine a well-off, white women, someone like Jane Fonda, Paula Abdul or Karen Carpenter who have all suffered through the eating disorder. We speak with one woman who had a different experience: Stephanie Covington-Armstrong is an African-American who suffered from bulimia while growing up in poverty. Her new memoir is: “Not All Black Girls Know How to Eat: A Story of Bulimia.”
U.N. Climate Change Meeting
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Tomorrow during a special session on climate change at the United Nations President Obama will try to convince world leaders that his administration is serious about cutting emissions of gases that contribute to global warming even while legislation to do just that is stalled in Congress. Our guest is Darren Samuelsohn, senior reporter for Environment and Energy News.
Chicago’s Olympic Bid
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We check in on Chicago’s bid for the 2016 summer Olympics with Phil Hersh of the Chicago Tribune and also how London’s buildup to the 2012 games is going with the BBC’s Olympic Correspondent Gordon Farquhar.
Artist Alex Katz: ‘Paint What’s in Front of You’
Artist Alex Katz is know for his bright everyday scenes–backyard barbecues, days at the beach. We catch up with him at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts where he is receiving the Museum’s highest tribute.
Music from the show
- Freddie Hubbard, “Gibraltar”
- Tito Puente, “Royal T”
- The Benevento, “Sunny’s Song”
- Moby, “Myopia”
- Joe Jackson, “Steppin’ Out”
- Steve Reich, “Music for Mallets”
As a former bulimic, I found Stephanie Covington-Armstrong to have a very narrow view of bulimia and she showed a lack of sympathy for others. I had it in 1982-1986 when it was not in the mainstream discussions. I was treated by doctors the same way she was – like a medical freak, an anomaly. I can see that the young “beautiful white girl” who offended her should have chosen her words more carefully, but as Robin said, she had pain too. Stephanie didn’t acknowledge Robin’s comment. I also know that Tyra Banks has addressed this issue as eating disorders are so common for both white or black models.
Posted by Carey, on September 21st, 2009 at 1:49 pmHi…Stephanie’s experience as an eating disordered black woman is not so different from any other race. I am white and have been eating disordered since early elementary school and no matter where I have sought treatment nor at what age I still find the same attitude from most professionals who do not understand why this is happening and just think stopping the ” behavior” ( ie. eating so much or inducing vomiting) is the answer. This is an emotional problem that relatives from any race do not usually understand… in Stephanie’s case, the comment of the young white lady at the meeting did not seem to me to be offering that Stephanie could also not be in pain…but actually that the white female herself felt that much more shame of her OWN shame because outwardly she had been “cared for” at least economically. My parents were both physicians and did not see or ultimately accept what was happening to me… their religious attitudes overshadowed the medical condition and made it worse for me.
Posted by monica schaffer, on September 21st, 2009 at 2:49 pmEating disorders are difficult and painful conditions for ANY race and should be brought to light. But even that does not mean that you will get appropriate treament or recognition, sadly. The fact that Stephanie has addressed the emotional issue is more important than the racial one. thanks Stephanie
Alex Katziçs really right to say :‘Paint What’s in Front of You’. thanks for the article
Posted by momo1984, on September 21st, 2009 at 6:28 pmAgree with Carey and Monica. We can not associate eating disorder with any race. I have a friend who has eating disorder too. She is a Chinese. I really feel pitiful for her.
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