COLORLINES - Health

Genetic Drift

by Ziba Kashef on October 3 2007, 12:00PM

The study of human genes has sparked a resurgence of debate about the true nature of race.

Topics: Criminal Justice, Health

Testing My Worth

by Aries Hines-Coleman on October 3 2007, 12:00PM

A Black college student finds out why she keeps failing math.

Topics: Gender & Sexuality, Health, Schools & Youth

The Rebirth of a Nation?

by Osagie Obasogie on October 3 2007, 12:00PM

Glorifying eugenics in a cult classic for our times.

Topics: Arts & Culture, Health

Good Campaign. Bad Ad.

by Jonathan Adams on August 31 2007, 2:16PM

What’s wrong with this picture? Brought to you by SEIU….

Topics: Health

Native American women, domestic violence and Congress

by Samhita Mukhopadhyay on July 31 2007, 7:45PM

Cross-posted from Feministing. Native and indigenous women are victims of domestic violence at higher rates than the average American woman. Why is that? A history of displacement, colonization and violence I am sure have something to do with it, along…

Topics: Health

15th Erase Racism Carnival! Read all about it!

by Guest Columnist on July 27 2007, 2:26PM

Welcome to the July Erase Racism Blog Carnival! Every month, a different blog gathers posts from throughout cyberspace that explore issues of racial justice. The goal is to enhance the discussion of race online and connect bloggers working hard to…

Topics: Health, Immigration, Katrina, News Items, Politics

The New Environmentalists

by Van Jones on July 23 2007, 12:00PM

People of color have much at stake in the greening of America.

Topics: Health

The price we pay for letting Bush slide; an official confesses wrongdoing

by Malena Amusa on July 11 2007, 7:26AM

Stem cell research promises life-saving treatments for millions suffering with chronic diseases such as cancer and sickle-cell anemia. A vast population of people of color who make up an increasing number of sufferers have a lot to gain from politicians…

Topics: Health

Moore’s “Sicko” wins but loses race

by Guest Columnist on June 26 2007, 1:24PM

Michael Moore is getting lots of attention for his movie “Sicko” that exposes America’s health insurance system that works to save more money than lives. So I was excited going to see it this past weekend. But in telling the…

Topics: Health

Asian Women and Suicide tied to Model-Minority Stereotype

by The News on May 18 2007, 8:24AM

In the wake of the VT shooting last month, another news source has confirmed what some mental health activists have been saying for years—and that is that racism and sexism has significant mental health consequences for those most impacted. This…

Topics: Health

Maximizing the Minimum

by Dorian Warren on May 16 2007, 12:00PM

Blocked by Capitol Hill conservatives, labor advocates win wage increases at the state level.

Topics: Health, Schools & Youth

Queer Africa

by Almah LaVon Rice on May 16 2007, 12:00PM

Despite state repression and persecution, LGBT organizing has taken off across the continent and diaspora.

Topics: Gender & Sexuality, Health

Racism, Bad for Your Health

by Terry Keleher on May 15 2007, 2:26PM

A new report just released in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health finds a link between the perception of unfairness in medical treatment and fatal coronary heart disease. People who experienced injustice and felt unfairly treated were 55 percent…

Topics: Health

Novelist Walter Mosley Kicks Off FACING RACE conference

by Andre Banks on March 23 2007, 12:00PM

The mystery novelist and social commentator urged hundreds of advocates address racial and economic inequality.

Topics: Arts & Culture, Health, Schools & Youth

The “Colorblind” Attack on Your Health

by Kai Wright on March 1 2007, 12:00PM

For three decades, conservative thinkers have worked mightily to discredit race-based considerations in public policy and cement the belief that America today is, as it should be, a colorblind society.

Topics: Gender & Sexuality, Health, Schools & Youth

Rainbow Redux

by Dorian Warren on March 1 2007, 12:00PM

Professor Dorian Warren goes searching for the truth about Barack Obama.

Topics: Criminal Justice, Health

Fighting Words

by Andrew Friedman on January 15 2007, 12:00PM

For millions in the U.S. learning English, language access is a matter of life and death.

Topics: Health

Don Cheadle - INNOVATOR

by Andre Banks on January 15 2007, 12:00PM

The Academy Award nominated actor’s celebrity activism is making policy, not just headlines.