Multimedia Editor / Pop Culture Blogger
Los Angeles, CA
Jorge Rivas is multimedia editor and pop culture blogger for Colorlines.com. A firm believer in the power of visual communications to inform and move people into action, Jorge uses multimedia presentations to help readers build stronger connections to stories. Jorge has covered the public housing crisis in a post-Katrina New Orleans, the effects of deportation on families, and brought live images of the President Obama's inauguration to Colorlines.com readers.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Jorge started in broadcast as an intern at the age of 16 and since worked in the entertainment industry and on international advertising campaigns. Jorge received his B.A. in Raza Studies from San Francisco State University where he studied immigration, healthcare perspectives and the interrelationship of culture, community, and the internet. Prior to joining Applied Research Center (ARC) and Colorlines.com in 2005, Rivas worked on a living wage campaign in Brooklyn, NY through the Minority Activist Apprenticeship Program (MAAP).
Jorge uses his media and ethnic studies background to deconstruct representation of people of color in pop culture, illustrating how pop culture can shape opinions, perceptions and even public policy. Jorge's work has appeared on Elle.com, Essence.com, Racialicious, The Root, Alternet, and Feministing.
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VideoGeorgia Senate Bans Undocumented Students from Public Colleges
by Jorge Rivas on March 6 2012, 3:15PM
On Monday the Georgia Senate passed a bill that would ban undocumented students from Georgia’s 60 public colleges.
Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog, Schools & Youth
by Jorge Rivas on March 6 2012, 2:10PM
Fox News is reporting a leader of an Anonymous offshoot, that’s believed to have caused billions of dollars in damage to governments, international banks and corporations, was allegedly led by Hector Xavier Monsegur.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
McDonald’s Denies NYPD Deal to Give Happy Meals to Stop and Frisk Victims
by Jorge Rivas on March 6 2012, 1:51PM
On Tuesday, McDonald’s denied participating in a campaign called “Three Strikes, You’re In!” that rewarded New Yorkers who have been victims of NYPD’s stop and frisk policies with a Happy Meal.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
Kris Humphries’ Sister Signs on to Ford’s Plus Size Model Division
by Jorge Rivas on March 6 2012, 1:04PM
Kaela, Kris Humphries’ older sister, has signed on with Ford Model’s Plus Size division.
Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog
Rush Limbaugh’s Lost 20 Advertisers — But Experts Expect They’ll Be Back
by Jorge Rivas on March 6 2012, 11:12AM
Five more advertisers announced they will no longer advertise on Rush Limbaugh’s radio show, bringing the total number to 20.
Topics: Gender & Sexuality, /NOW Blog
![Ann Romney: 'We Can Be Poor in Spirit' [Video]](http://colorlines.com/assets_c/2012/03/annromney1-thumb-120x120-5497.jpg)
Ann Romney: ‘We Can Be Poor in Spirit’ [Video]
by Jorge Rivas on March 6 2012, 10:16AM
The couple made $20.9 million last year, making more in a day than an average American makes in a year.
Topics: GOP Primary, /NOW Blog, Politics
Lakota Indians Block ‘Keystone XL Pipeline’ Trucks in Six-Hour Standoff
by Jorge Rivas on March 6 2012, 7:17AM
Five Lakotas on Pine Ridge Indian land in South Dakota were arrested Monday after attempting to block two tarsands pipeline trucks from entering their land.
Topics: Environment, /NOW Blog
Casting for Tupac Shakur Broadway Musical Starts Saturday
by Jorge Rivas on March 5 2012, 6:47PM
The Broadway musical titled “Holler If Ya Hear Me” inspired by and featuring the music of the late Tupac Amaru Shakur is finally headed to Broadway!
Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog
Disney’s Only Black Princess Hawks Watermelon Candy, White Sleeping Beauty Hawks Vanilla
by Jorge Rivas on March 5 2012, 6:14PM
The White Disney princess decorates the vanilla flavored side; the Black character decorates the watermelon flavored side. Stereotype much?
Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog
Lawsuit Alleges Paula Deen Wanted Nigg*rs in Bow Ties Serving at Wedding
by Jorge Rivas on March 5 2012, 4:10PM
A lawsuit by a former employee is accusing Deen and her brother of using the N-word, sexual harassment, infliction of emotional distress and assault, RadarOnline.com is reporting.
Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog
Cholafied: A Tumblr with Pop Stars in ‘Chola Makeup’
by Jorge Rivas on March 5 2012, 1:34PM
Take a look at “Cholafied,” a Tumblr that gives today’s celebrities “sharpy eyebrows” and black lipliner.
Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog
Man Who Died in Massive Honduras Prison Fire Was Accidentally Deported
by Jorge Rivas on March 5 2012, 11:42AM
The fire was the largest and worst prison fire in Latin American history
Topics: Global Affairs, Immigration, /NOW Blog
Baltimore Mayor Prevents Police From Asking About Immigration Status
by Jorge Rivas on March 5 2012, 10:55AM
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has signed executive order prohibiting police officers from asking people they come in contact with about their immigration status.
Topics: /NOW Blog
Report Finds Black Families Greatly Overrepresented Among U.S. Homeless
by Jorge Rivas on March 2 2012, 5:22PM
In 2010, one out of every 141 black family members stayed in a homeless shelter, a rate seven times higher than members of white families.
Black Youth Disproportionately Sentenced to Life Without Parole [Report]
by Jorge Rivas on March 2 2012, 4:18PM
The report found the racial dynamics of victims and offenders may play a key role in determining which offenders are sentenced to juvenile life without parol.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
DREAMer Arrested for Interrupting NC Immigration Hearing Still in Custody
by Jorge Rivas on March 2 2012, 3:20PM
Alberto was arrested after a Wednesday protest at the legislature.
Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog
Russell Simmons Says ‘White Bread Dynasty Was in Full Effect’ at Oscars
by Jorge Rivas on March 2 2012, 3:11PM
Hip-hop pioneer and entrepreneur Russell Simmons published a scathing critique of the film industry Friday and said the problem with those funding movies “is that while they believe in the concept of an all-inclusive, post-racial America, they don’t trust in it enough to bank on it.”
Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog
Rep. Luis Gutierrez Gives Romney a Latinos 101 Lesson on House Floor
by Jorge Rivas on March 2 2012, 2:08PM
U.S. House of Representative Luis V. Gutierrez of Illinois’ Fourth District in the heart of Chicago spoke on the floor of the House earlier this week about recent comments by GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
L.A. Mom Deported After Protesting Foreclosure of Former Home
by Jorge Rivas on March 2 2012, 12:35PM
A 37-year-old mother of a 19-month-old girl, was arrested by LAPD officers for trespassing during a foreclosure protest at the home she used to live in.
Topics: Economy, Immigration, /NOW Blog
Blacks and Latinos Still Adopting Smartphones Faster Than Everyone Else
by Jorge Rivas on March 2 2012, 11:10AM
Smartphone users now outnumber users of more basic mobile phones within the national adult population, according to a Pew Internet & American Life Project.
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