(Originally broadcast May 4, 2012)

Conversations about “hipster racism” are drawing heated commentary across the internet, including questions about who gets to use the n-word and why is there a dearth of black storylines in contemporary television programs – but what is “hipster racism?”

In conversation:

• Callie Crossley, host and executive editor of The Callie Crossley Show, WGBH Radio

• Kim McLarin, assistant professor of creative writing, Emerson College

• Phillip Martin, senior reporter, 89.7 WGBH Radio

• Peniel Joseph, professor of history and co-founder, Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, Tufts University

• Latoya Peterson, owner and editor of Racialicious.com