White House Dance Tribute to Judith Jamison

by Hatty Lee on September 8 2010, 1:57PM

The afternoon began with workshops for young students.

Topics: Arts & Culture

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How New Orleans Plans to Clean Up Its Cops

by Hatty Lee on August 30 2010, 11:10AM

A breakdown of the efforts to rebuild New Orleans police—and hold officers’ accountable to violence in the days after Katrina.

Topics: Criminal Justice

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King’s Movement Was More Interested in Justice Than Harmony

by Hatty Lee, Kai Wright on August 28 2010, 1:10PM

A look at real message in Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

Topics: Editor's Blog

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Remembering the 1965 Watts Riots

by Hatty Lee on August 14 2010, 12:04PM

This week marks the 45th anniversary of a violent eruption that revealed the frustration—and fury—injustice creates inside walled-off urban ghettos.

Topics: Criminal Justice

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Mapping the SB 1070 Boycotts

by Hatty Lee on August 3 2010, 3:59PM

Topics: Arizona's SB 1070

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A Breakdown of Legal Challenges to SB 1070

by Hatty Lee on July 28 2010, 2:47PM

Graphing the seven lawsuits challenging Arizona’s anti-immigrant law.

Topics: Arizona's SB 1070, Immigration

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Hollywood Whitewashing, from John Wayne to Last Airbender

by Hatty Lee on July 17 2010, 12:55PM

Hollywood’s still trying to make blockbuster films by wedging white leads into characters conceived as people of color.

Topics: Arts & Culture

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Tweeting for Oscar Grant

by Hatty Lee on July 12 2010, 4:23PM

Organizers used Web tools to keep folks informed, and to reinforce nonviolence and safety.

Topics: Oscar Grant Trial

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Oscar Grant Verdict: Oakland Takes to the Streets, Peacefully

by Hatty Lee on July 9 2010, 11:47AM

Images from Oakland’s early-evening rally in support of Oscar Grant’s family.

Topics: Oscar Grant Trial

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Race and Recession: Breaking Down the Numbers

by Hatty Lee on July 8 2010, 1:40PM

Foreclosure and unemployment continue to hit communities of color the hardest. Here are the numbers.

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What the Grant Jury Must Decide

by Hatty Lee on July 2 2010, 11:27AM

A handy, graphic guide breaking down the charges and what the prosecution must prove for each.

Topics: Criminal Justice, Oscar Grant Trial

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Tony Award Winners Make History

by Hatty Lee on June 14 2010, 6:52PM

Musical “Fela!” received three Tony Awards last night. Photo: Monique Carboni. Last night, the 64th Annual Tony Awards rocked Radio City Music Hall in New York City. With some amazing productions and actors of color in the running, it did…

Topics: Arts & Culture

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Mexico and South Africa Tie at World Cup 2010 [Photos]

by Hatty Lee on June 11 2010, 8:24PM

The 2010 World Cup started today in South Africa to much anticipation. More than 84,000 fans filled the Soccer City stadium, set between Johannesburg and Soweto. Two games were played today—both ending in draws. The day started with South Africa…

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Images From Behind the Gaza Blockade

by Hatty Lee on June 4 2010, 12:00PM

Almost 1.5 million people struggle for basic necessities.

Topics: Global Affairs

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Race To The Top: What Does It Really Do For Education?

by Hatty Lee on June 1 2010, 7:23PM

Since last summer, states have been competing for the $4.35 billion that the Obama administration allocated for Race to the Top. This program was introduced by Education Secretary Arne Duncan and is based on a 500-point scale on which states…

Topics: Schools & Youth

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SB1070 Protest in Arizona State Capital Draws Thousands

by Hatty Lee on May 29 2010, 5:24PM

Thousands of protesters gathered in Phoenix early this Saturday morning to rally against Arizona’s SB1070 bill. A crowd of more than 10,000 from all over the U.S. gathered at Steele Indian School Park to start the five mile march…

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Tony Awards Nominate More Blacks on Broadway [Video]

by Hatty Lee on May 4 2010, 5:52PM

This morning the Tony Awards nominations were announced. And much respect goes out to the Broadway shows Fela!, Memphis and Fences for earning top nominations—the first two in the running for Best Musical and the latter for Best Revival…

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Scenes from May Day Rallies Across U.S. [Video/Photos]

by Hatty Lee on May 3 2010, 1:08PM

On Saturday, people came out in mass to support immigrant rights. The nationwide May Day rallies drew tens of thousands of protesters—the largest turnouts since 2006, when anger over the Sensenbrenner Bill brought out more than 1 million protesters…

Topics: Immigration

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Happy Earth Day from Cochabamba

by Hatty Lee on April 22 2010, 1:24PM

Forty years ago, folks celebrated the first Earth Day. Today, climate justice is gaining strength as a global movement. And to mark the occasion, ColorLines’ correspondents at the World People’s Conference on Climate Change in Cochabamba, Bolivia have compiled a…

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NCAA Champs: Duke Succeeds in Basketball and Graduation Rates

by Hatty Lee on April 6 2010, 2:09PM

Last night, Duke University took the NCAA championship title. Honestly, I was rooting for the underdog Butler. But it was a good game. Props to the two teams’ basketball skills, but also to the fact that the graduation rates…

Topics: Schools & Youth, Sports

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