Mixed feelings: Women on interracial dating

“Some folks call it “jungle fever.” Others term it “getting your swirl on.” A film hitting theaters today delves into a topic that’s still liable to raise eyebrows — interracial dating. Specifically, the black-and-white kind.

“Something New” explores virgin film territory on mixed-race relationships by featuring a thirtysomething professional black woman (Sanaa Lathan) who shocks even herself by falling for a white landscape architect (Simon Baker). For Lathan’s character, Kenya, crossing the color line is a new frontier. In reality, many “real women” explore love across cultures, finding both challenges and rewards as they navigate this often-tricky landscape….”

Please note some (many) sites require registration. Many times it is free.

Stumble it! | |