Will Racist Theme Parties Ever Go Out Of Style? [Reader Forum]

by Nia King on February 11 2013, 9:34AM

Duke University frat throws a racist rager, featuring yellow-face, kimonos, and more. Colorlines readers sound off on why another semester always seems to mean another racist theme party.

Topics: Schools & Youth

10613 Comments

Was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Criticism of ‘Girls’ Correct? [Reader Forum]

by Nia King on February 4 2013, 9:45AM

Colorlines readers respond to Donald Glover’s role on “Girls,” high youth murder rates in Chicago, and domestic violence charges levied against a former NFL player.

Topics: Arts & Culture, Media

10581 Comments

Are Films About Slavery Obligated To Tell The Truth? [Reader Forum]

by Nia King on January 14 2013, 9:40AM

Colorlines readers debate the value of ‘Django Unchained’ and share non-fiction resources regarding slavery.

Topics: Arts & Culture

10470 Comments

Are For-Profit Colleges Good or Bad for Students of Color? [Reader Forum]

by Nia King on January 7 2013, 11:43AM

A Colorlines reader explains both the appeal and the darker side of for-profit colleges.

Topics: Schools & Youth

10429 Comments

Should Black Women Have To Straighten Their Hair To Be On TV? [Reader Forum]

by Nia King on December 17 2012, 9:33AM

Colorlines readers sounds off on perms, police, and the school-to-prison pipeline.

Topics: Media

10382 Comments

Racial Justice Can Be Fun — And We’ve Got the Pictures to Prove It [Reader Forum]

by Nia King on November 19 2012, 9:50AM

Weren’t able to join us for Facing Race in Baltimore? Not a problem. Here’s a quick rundown of some key takeaways.

Topics: Facing Race 2012

10226 Comments

What Are Your Hopes For The Next Four Years? [Reader Forum]

by Nia King on November 12 2012, 10:12AM

Colorlines readers discuss voter suppression in Florida, and their hopes for the next four years.

Topics: 2012 Election

10198 Comments

Who Has the Right to Portray Nina Simone? [Reader Forum]

by Nia King on November 5 2012, 9:45AM

Colorlines readers sound off on recently photos leaked of Zoe Saldana with darkened skin and facial prosthetics in order to help her look more like Nina Simone for the upcoming unauthorized bio pic.

Topics: Arts & Culture

10126 Comments

Could This Be The End Of Affirmative Action? [Reader Forum]

by Nia King on October 15 2012, 9:53AM

Colorlines readers sound off on the latest threat to affirmative action.

Topics: Affirmative Action, Schools & Youth

9987 Comments

Is Voter Suppression Becoming Less Common, or Just Less Overt? [Reader Forum]

by Nia King on October 8 2012, 9:56AM

Colorlines readers discuss the latest efforts by conservatives to paint disenfranchised voters of color as “lazy” or “undeserving” of the right to vote.

Topics: Politics

9951 Comments

Dolce and Gabbana’s ‘Mammy’ Collection: Insult or Homage? [Reader Forum]

by Nia King on October 1 2012, 9:46AM

Colorlines.com commenters explore the most recent run-in between fashion, race, and agency.

Topics: Arts & Culture

9910 Comments

Does Mitt Romney Still Have A Chance? [Reader Forum]

by Nia King on September 24 2012, 10:00AM

Colorlines.com community members sound off on Romney’s latest series of gaffes.

Topics: Politics

9875 Comments

What Does It Mean for Black America When Obama Calls Himself ‘Mixed’? [Reader Forum]

by Nia King on September 17 2012, 10:44AM

Obama finally mentions race on the campaign trail; the Colorlines.com community puts it in perspective.

Topics: Politics

9836 Comments

Who Talked More About Race at the Conventions — Romney or Obama? [Reader Forum]

by Nia King on September 10 2012, 9:30AM

The Colorlines.com community breaks down Obama’s silence and Romney’s coding.

Topics: Politics

9800 Comments

What’s the Best Way for Hip-Hop to Criticize Itself? [Reader Forum]

by Channing Kennedy on September 4 2012, 9:16AM

Lupe Fiasco’s “Bitch Bad,” and Akiba Solomon’s take on it, kicks off a conversation at Colorlines.com about how hiphop can take a stand while still being listenable.

Topics: Akiba Solomon

9772 Comments

Who Decides If You’re American Enough to Vote? [Reader Forum]

by Channing Kennedy on August 27 2012, 9:24AM

The Colorlines.com community reacts to Brentin and Aura’s newest dispatches from the voter ID wars, being fought in your state right now.

Topics: Politics

9728 Comments

What Does Paul Ryan Tell Us About What Romney Thinks? [Reader Forum]

by Channing Kennedy on August 20 2012, 9:37AM

Readers talk about Mitt Romney’s choice of running mate, and what we can deduce about his views of women and people of color.

Topics: Paul Ryan, Politics

9688 Comments

What Does the Sikh Temple Tragedy Tell Us About White Men’s ‘Deep Crisis’? [Reader Forum]

by Channing Kennedy on August 13 2012, 7:45AM

In the wake of this tragedy, can we have a real conversation about what’s happening with our white men? Readers discuss.

Topics: Sikh Murders

9670 Comments

Should Young Black Women Strive to Be Steve Jobs—or to Do Better? [Reader Forum]

by Channing Kennedy on August 6 2012, 9:16AM

Colorlines.com readers discuss an exciting program that’s giving young black women the tech skills that nobody else will, and how few truly positive tech-sector role models these kids have.

Topics: Schools & Youth

9640 Comments

Why is the 2012 Farm Bill Punishing Single Moms for Being Poor? [Reader Forum]

by Channing Kennedy on July 30 2012, 9:08AM

Readers discuss Akiba Solomon’s explainer on the impact of the proposed cuts in 2012 food-assistance programs.

Topics: Economy, Gender & Sexuality

9604 Comments