South Asians Still Shopping for Designer Baby Boys
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on September 1 2010, 5:03PM
For some, it’s never an issue of choice.
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Naima Ramos-Chapman
Naima is a journalism intern with ColorLines. She believes that writing coupled with education and activism is the key to advance social change. Since working with ColorLines she has written on race, gender, and immigration. Naima graduated from Brooklyn College in Spring 2010 with a B.A. in Journalism (Print) with a concentration in Television and Radio. During her time at Brooklyn College, Naima contributed to both school newspapers, the Kingsman and The Excelsior as well as the CUNY blog NYcitywatch.org.
Prior to interning at ColorLines, Naima sat on the advisory board of New York City's Youth Voter Collective, an organization of youth activists from across the country that mobilized youth and college students to participate in the 2008 presidential elections. - Blogs & Columns
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Mexico’s Miss Universe Favors Marriage Equality
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on September 1 2010, 2:04PM
Beauty queen she’s “absolutely against discrimination.”
Topics: Gender & Sexuality
Glenn Beck Launches Political News Website
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on September 1 2010, 11:49AM
Beck’s biggest concern? His bottom line.
Topics: Politics
Did Charter Schools Save New Orleans After Katrina?
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 31 2010, 2:27PM
Today only 38,000 students are enrolled in New Orleans schools, compared with 65,000 in the year before Katrina.
Topics: Schools & Youth
Brooklyn Celebrates MJ’s Birthday, and We Dig In the MJ Archive
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 31 2010, 10:23AM
A party in the park, and a video from ColorLines contributor Tammy Johnson.
Topics: Arts & Culture
Beck’s ‘Restoring Honor’ Rally, in Perspective
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 30 2010, 2:51PM
Beck’s recent efforts clearly pale in comparison to the history he’s trying to hijack.
Topics: Glenn Beck, Politics
Media Matters Rounds Up Glenn Beck’s Most Racist Moments
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 28 2010, 1:29PM
Low moments in Beck’s effort to “reclaim” the civil rights movement.
Topics: Glenn Beck, Media
Study: Cable News Fueled “Ground Zero Mosque” Debate
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 27 2010, 6:03PM
Newspapers only devoted 3% of their newshole to the subject.
Topics: Media, Mosque Mania
Feds Talk About Prisoner Sex Abuse, But Don’t Act
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 27 2010, 2:21PM
Attorney General Eric Holder regrets missing deadline to institute changes.
Topics: Criminal Justice
Wyclef Just Won’t Face The Music
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 26 2010, 4:14PM
Now he’s made a protest song to appeal to the masses.
Topics: Global Affairs, Haiti
John Amaechi: Outing Pro Athletes Won’t Win Political Power
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 26 2010, 11:29AM
For former pro baller John Amaechi, the road to equality is far more difficult.
Topics: Gender & Sexuality
NYPD Declines Hometown Meeting on Racial Profiling
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 25 2010, 5:09PM
Meanwhile, department’s nationwide take a step toward progressive change.
Topics: Criminal Justice
Glenn Beck Turns MLK’s Dream to Nightmare on Anniversary
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 25 2010, 1:58PM
Talk show host plans to hold rally with Sarah Palin to rally his conservative base.
Topics: Politics
Desperate Housewives and “Salon Unity”
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 25 2010, 12:11PM
How do you confront subtle racism in social situations?
Topics: Arts & Culture
SB 1070 Protestors Take a Swing at Major League Baseball
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 24 2010, 4:03PM
Are sports a legit site of political struggle?
Topics: Immigration
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 24 2010, 2:10PM
There’s a fine line between hate speech and legit critique on the Web.
Topics: Technology
Friday Twitter Break: Presidents, Mosques and People We Wish Would Go Away
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 20 2010, 5:16PM
Dr. Laura just won’t quit, and neither will Wyclef.
Topics: Technology
Caller Hangs Up On Dr. Laura’s Apology
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 20 2010, 5:00PM
Talk show host’s apology falls on deaf ears.
Topics: Media
NYPD Shoots Man 23 Times, Then Hits Him With 3 Weapons Charges
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 19 2010, 1:02PM
And he still faces a possible charge of attempted murder.
Topics: Criminal Justice
Roundup of SB 1070 Protest Songs
by Naima Ramos-Chapman on August 18 2010, 5:16PM
Here’s a roundup of protest songs to add to your playlist.
Topics: Immigration
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