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Feminism Fail: iPhone’s Siri Stumped By Abortion But Can Easily Find Viagra

by Jorge Rivas on November 29 2011, 5:21PM

As people of color lead the country in smartphones adoption, some argue that those phones discriminate in the content that’s available to users.

Topics: Gender & Sexuality, Media

Jay Smooth’s TED Talk Reveals How He Learned to Love Talking About Race

by Jorge Rivas on November 17 2011, 2:18PM

The noted video blogger opens up about what got him interested in talking about race.

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Kardashian Mom Kris Jenner (Sort of) Apologizes for ‘Indian Giver’ Comment

by Jorge Rivas on November 11 2011, 3:30PM

Kim Kardashian’s mom responds to criticism.

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Critics Accuse CNN’s Soledad O’Brien of Ignoring History of Blacks in Tech

by Jorge Rivas on November 11 2011, 1:21PM

Here’s who they missed.

Topics: Media

Net Neutrality Survives Senate, But Advocates Push for Stronger Reforms

by Jamilah King on November 11 2011, 10:00AM

This week the Senate voted against a measure to strip the FCC of its rulemaking power. But the fight to decide who will control the Internet is far from over, and Web users of color have the most to gain.

Topics: Media

Jay Smooth Talks to Drake About Racial Identity

by Jorge Rivas on November 9 2011, 3:15PM

The rapper says the United States is a lot more racially segregated than his native Canada.

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MC Hammer Says His New Search Engine Wiredoo is Better Than Google

by Jorge Rivas on October 21 2011, 1:32PM

Need a new online experience? Stop. Hammer time.

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There’s An App for That: Figure Out How Many ‘Slaves’ Work for You

by Jorge Rivas on October 20 2011, 2:00PM

There’s often a heavy price to pay for your favorite gadgets. And that’s long before they hit store shelves.

Topics: Media

Documentary Pries Open the Door to Immigrant Detention Centers

by Seth Freed Wessler on October 18 2011, 10:03AM

Latina journalist Maria Hinojosa’s “Lost in Detention” airs tonight on PBS’ Frontline. Colorlines.com spoke with Hinojosa about reporting the film, and the up-close reality of warehousing immigrants awaiting deportation.

Topics: Immigration, Media

Google Calls Racial Profiling Claims ‘Wildly Inaccurate’

by Jorge Rivas on September 28 2011, 10:10AM

But the question of online security is a big one, and we’ve got tips to help ensure your privacy.

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Study Finds Google Uses Racial Profiling to Deliver Ads

by Jorge Rivas on September 21 2011, 1:24PM

Study finds your Google and Gmail online experience can change based on your race.

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Media Justice Activists Launch New Effort to Target Black Web Users

by Jamilah King on September 21 2011, 10:00AM

Netroots activists will launch Black Voices for Internet Freedom this Friday in Washington, D.C.

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Jad Abumrad, Economist Roland Fryer Among MacArthur Genius Fellows

by Jorge Rivas on September 20 2011, 1:17PM

We’ve rounded up all of this year’s winners of color.

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Conservative Andrew Klavan Headed to Glenn Beck Online TV Network

by Jorge Rivas on September 19 2011, 1:56PM

The conservative screenwriter who instigated the Park 51 saga will join Beck’s online subscription video network.

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No Winners of Color at the Emmys

by Jorge Rivas on September 19 2011, 12:16PM

ABC’s “Modern Family” was the bigger winner, but even actors of color from that show didn’t win the night’s big awards.

Topics: Arts & Culture, Media

Apple Bans App That Exposes Shady Side of iPhone Manufacturing

by Jorge Rivas on September 16 2011, 12:01PM

Apple says they banned an iPhone app because of “depictions of child abuse.” All the app was doing was exposing the shady labor practices at their manufacturing plants

Topics: Media

‘Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl’ Star Issa Rae: Write What You Know

by Jorge Rivas on September 16 2011, 11:44AM

The creator of the popular Web series offers tips on how to create a show and cultivate an audience.

Topics: Media

The Game Wants Gay Rappers to Come Out, But Spreads Downlow Myth

by Jorge Rivas on September 14 2011, 3:01PM

Two-time Grammy Awards nominee rapper Game is being praised for openly accepting gays but in the process he’s telling myths about men in the “down low” spreading HIV.

Topics: Arts & Culture, Media

Modern Family’s Rico Rodriguez and George Lopez Win ALMA Awards

by Jorge Rivas on September 13 2011, 12:05PM

The annual awards show honors the spirit and accomplishments of Latinos in the media.

Topics: Media

Glee’s Mike Chang is Finally Getting a Pair of Parents on the Show

by Jorge Rivas on September 9 2011, 11:56AM

Good news, unless the parents come with a some over-exaggerated Asian accent.

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