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Rihanna Becomes Most Popular Woman on Facebook

by Jorge Rivas on July 19 2011, 11:21AM

Rihanna becomes the most popular social media star of color in the world.

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You Maaad!—How Fox News Uses Hip-Hop to Create Race Panics

by Adriel Luis, Nico Cary on July 19 2011, 9:47AM

How the network uses black rappers to scare white parents, court their kids and make millions.

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Sapphire Talks New Novel and Combatting the Cycle of Violence

by Bryan Gerhart on July 18 2011, 10:30AM

The author’s new book focuses on the son of her debut character Precious, as he battles his own demons and fights to transcend his circumstances.

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Ford Models Working on Promo Material Featuring Only Models of Color

by Jorge Rivas on July 15 2011, 12:54PM

But will efforts to recruit more models of color last very long?

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Ruby Bridges, Made Famous in Iconic Painting, Goes to White House

by Jorge Rivas on July 15 2011, 11:27AM

The woman was featured in one of our most iconic Civil Rights era paintings. Now, she’ll be on hand to bring it to the country’s most powerful home.

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Presidential Hopeful Herman Cain’s 1996 Gospel Album Hits the Web

by Bryan Gerhart on July 14 2011, 1:30PM

And believe it or not, the man can sing.

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Queer New Orleans Hip-Hop Star Big Freedia Goes On National Tour

by Jorge Rivas on July 13 2011, 1:02PM

The Queen of New Orleans’ bounce scene goes on national tour.

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The Black Eyed Peas Are Taking a Break

by Jorge Rivas on July 12 2011, 1:41PM

The chart-topping, anthem-cranking group said during a recent performance in England that they’re going on “indefinite hiatus.” Tear.

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Study Finds White People Don’t Watch Black Movies. Who’s to Blame?

by Jorge Rivas on July 12 2011, 9:51AM

If Hollywood producers were more intentional about casting actors of color in leading roles, would things really change? Take our poll.

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Tom Ford: Americans Are Fat, Chinese Are Slim and You’re Racist

by Jorge Rivas on July 8 2011, 2:03PM

Welcome to this week’s worst case of so-called “Colorblindness.”

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Rosario Dawson Opens Up About Activism and Hollywood

by Jorge Rivas on July 8 2011, 1:14PM

The actress talks fame, activism, and her addiction to Twitter.

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Plans for Bruce Lee Museum Halted

by Bryan Gerhart on July 7 2011, 1:30PM

Fans are still waiting for a space dedicated completely to the iconic martial artist.

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Beyoncé’s Still Breaking Records With Her New Album

by Jorge Rivas on July 7 2011, 1:09PM

The jury’s still out on whether girls really do run the world. But Beyonce definitely rules the charts.

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Celebrating Summer in the City—Send Us Your Own Shots!

by Jorge Rivas on July 7 2011, 9:37AM

You can send pictures or links of your pictures to me at jrivas@arc.org with the subject “Summer 2011.”

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Beyoncé Headlines Britain’s Biggest Music Festival

by Jorge Rivas on July 1 2011, 12:27PM

The singer breaks history, while offering up a little of her own.

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Your Colorlines.com Summer 2011 Movie Guide

by Jorge Rivas on June 30 2011, 10:23AM

We know you’ve already heard about all the blockbusters. But here’s our list of underrated summer flicks.

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U.S.-Based Fans of Mexico’s Soccer Team Face Backlash at Gold Cup

by Mónica Novoa on June 29 2011, 2:15PM

Even if you missed it, the game was riddled with clues on just how hostile our country’s debate over immigration has gotten.

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Chris Brown Wins Five BET Awards

by Jorge Rivas on June 27 2011, 2:00PM

The singer thanks his fans in the latest chapter of his comeback kid narrative. But has he gotten the help he needs?

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Missy Elliott Is Battling Graves Disease

by Julianne Hing on June 24 2011, 4:05PM

The Grammy award winning hip-hop artist says she’s battled the disease since 2008.

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5 Reasons Why People Love to Hate Kreayshawn

by Jamilah King on June 24 2011, 2:20PM

The self-proclaimed leader of the White Girl Mob has gotten plenty of hits, and rankled lots of feathers. Here’s what’s got the Internet buzzing.

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