Colorlines

Eighteen of the 21 youth plaintiffs and two of their siblings showcase their solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline. They recently won with a court judge moving their case forward.

Court Refuses to Dismiss Climate Kids' Lawsuit Against Federal Government

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10 POC-Led Organizations to Support on International Women's Day

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Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Indian-American Man

/Now in Racial Justice

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Sameer Rao Mar 8, 2018 4:30PM EST

New Viola Davis and Julius Tennon Series to Document Black Dandy Culture

The couple will turn Shantrelle P. Lewis’ book “Dandy Lion: The Black Dandy and Street Style” into a docuseries.

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Sameer Rao Mar 7, 2018 3:48PM EST

LISTEN: Sade Makes Triumphant Return on 'A Wrinkle in Time' Soundtrack

Sade released two versions of “Flower of the Universe,” one of which features production from No I.D.

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Sameer Rao Mar 7, 2018 1:06PM EST

WATCH: 'Luke Cage' Calls Out Adversaries in New Season Two Promo

The bulletproof defender of Harlem returns to Netflix on June 22.

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Sameer Rao Mar 7, 2018 12:41PM EST

Kennedy Center Lauches Hip Hop Culture Council

Q-Tip will lead the charge to develop more hip hop-centered programming at the Washington D.C. cultural institution.

Contributors

Akiba Solomon
Editorial Director
Kenrya Rankin
Deputy Editor
Sameer Rao
Arts & Culture Reporter
Catherine Lizette Gonzalez
Editorial Assistant

Arts & Culture

Sameer Rao Mar 9, 2018 3:03PM EST

Vogue Celebrates Women Leading Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico in Stunning Infrared Photo Spread

“By empowering themselves—and each other—the women of Puerto Rico have empowered the entire island.”

Sameer Rao Mar 9, 2018 11:03AM EST

On 'Wrinkle in Time' Day, 4 Questions With Ava DuVernay

Sameer Rao Mar 8, 2018 4:03PM EST

New Viola Davis and Julius Tennon Series to Document Black Dandy Culture

Criminalization

Alfonso Serrano Mar 7, 2018 12:03PM EST

Department of Justice Sues California For Immigrant Sanctuary Policies

The suit is the latest salvo in an escalating feud between the Trump administration and jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration officials.

Alfonso Serrano Mar 6, 2018 10:03AM EST

Immigrant Rights Group Sues ICE for Illegally Jailing 18-Year-Olds

Alfonso Serrano Mar 5, 2018 10:03AM EST

Ad Campaign Aims to Pressure Trump on Policy for Young Immigrants

Trump Presidency

Alfonso Serrano Mar 7, 2018 12:03PM EST

Department of Justice Sues California For Immigrant Sanctuary Policies

The suit is the latest salvo in an escalating feud between the Trump administration and jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration officials.