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On Baby Blue Ivy Carter and the Alleged Ugliness of Blackness
by Akiba Solomon on January 13 2012, 9:58AM
Of all the madness surrounding Beyonce and Jay Z’s newborn, the self-hating attacks on black beauty were the most disturbing. But even in a time when calling babies ugly in print is OK, we can still find solace. In good books.
Topics: Akiba Solomon, Arts & Culture, Blue Ivy
Top Songs on Our Colorlines.com Summertime Soundtrack
by Jorge Rivas, Jamilah King on June 22 2011, 12:25PM
Whether you’re kicking back at the beach or lounging around the office, we’ve got a list of songs to help get your summer started off on the right foot.
Topics: Arts & Culture
Re-Branding Revolution: 7 Icons Pimped for Profit and Empire
by Stokely Baksh, Jamilah King on May 25 2011, 12:40PM
Chavez as a Navy ship? Ghandi as a corporate salesman? Here’s a handful of the most laughable appropriations of radical political history.
Topics: History
Oprah’s Conflicted, Empowering, Shaming Bond With Women Like Me
by Julianne Hing on May 25 2011, 9:18AM
I believe, even on my meanest days, that Oprah’s quest for global dominance is fueled at least in part by a desire to do some good. And anyway, I could not turn away from her even if I bothered to try.
Topics: Arts & Culture, Gender & Sexuality, Media, Oprah
People.com Editor Janet Mock Tells Her Story: ‘I Was Born a Boy’
by Julianne Hing on May 20 2011, 2:40PM
In a video for the “It Gets Better” campaign, the writer opens up about the pain, ridicule and isolation she endured before her transition.
Topics: Gender & Sexuality, Media
The Best Black Comedy You’re Not Watching
by Akiba Solomon on May 9 2011, 9:18AM
“The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl and Friends” is must-see (Web) TV. Here’s why.
Topics: Akiba Solomon, Arts & Culture
A Few of My Favorite Things: ‘The Good Wife’
by Rinku Sen on March 1 2011, 10:08AM
Because life can’t be all about doing stuff—sometimes, you gotta just indulge great TV.
Topics: Arts & Culture, Rinku Sen
Grammy Award Recap: Angry Bieber Fans Hack Jazz History
by Jorge Rivas on February 14 2011, 12:33PM
Esperanza Spalding becomes first jazz artist to steal the show, enrages millions of teens.
Topics: Arts & Culture
Filmmakers Look Behind Hollywood’s Lens on Race
by Greg Varner on December 17 2010, 10:07AM
As Oscar buzz builds, Greg Varner talks with documentary filmmakers about some of history’s best—and worst—representations of people of color.
Topics: Arts & Culture
Oprah: ‘I’m Not Even Kind of a Lesbian’
by Jorge Rivas on December 9 2010, 4:39PM
And Barbara Walters is still asking people about their sexuality.
Topics: Arts & Culture, Oprah
The Queen of Soul’s Vibrant Court
by Kai Wright on December 9 2010, 1:49PM
Our thoughts are with Aretha, and all of the talents she’s inspired.
Topics: Kai Wright
Five Artists Who Are Keeping the Soul in American Music
by Jamilah King on December 7 2010, 10:27AM
Jamilah King celebrates the year’s renaissance of soul music—whatever that is.
Topics: Arts & Culture
Five Things People Are Saying About “For Colored Girls”
by Jamilah King on November 9 2010, 9:37AM
We rounded up what the Web has to say about Tyler Perry’s most talked about film to date.
Topics: Arts & Culture, For Colored Girls
Antoine Dodson’s Halloween Costumes Went Horribly Wrong
by Jorge Rivas on November 8 2010, 1:53PM
We told you so.
Topics: Antoine Dodson, Media
“Project Runway” Replay: Mondo Guerra Shows How to Walk Free
by Jorge Rivas on November 2 2010, 10:35AM
Last week’s season finale reminds us of a revolutionary moment in reality TV earlier this year.
Topics: Arts & Culture
Readers Ask Our Opinion on Halloween Wigs
by Channing Kennedy on October 31 2010, 9:46AM
A roundup of the week’s best conversations, with a Halloween theme.
Topics: Halloween Don'ts
Northwestern’s Dean Asks Students, “Is Your Costume Racist?”
by Jorge Rivas on October 27 2010, 2:51PM
Campus leaders hope students can avoid making headlines in blackface again this year.
Topics: Halloween Don'ts
Still More Help for Your Halloween-Challenged Friends
by Kai Wright on October 27 2010, 1:27PM
“Sexy Asian Girl,” “Poca-hotties,” and other bad ideas found by ColorLines readers.
Topics: Halloween Don'ts, Kai Wright
Seven Racist Costumes to Avoid This Halloween
by Jorge Rivas on October 26 2010, 9:28AM
Yes, retailers are actually selling an “illegal alien” costume. Just don’t do it.
Topics: Halloween
T.I. Talks Suicidal Man Down From Ledge (Take Note, 50 Cent)
by Julianne Hing on October 14 2010, 10:55AM
A refreshing change from a certain idiot rapper who Tweets to encourage suicides.
Topics: Arts & Culture
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