Colorlines

Ayana Byrd May 9, 2019 4:47PM EDT

#FreeThePill Day Marks 59th Anniversary of Birth Control Pill

The movement to make the pill available over the counter hops on Twitter.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 9, 2019 4:27PM EDT

These Cards Will Help You Celebrate ALL Mamas

Every year, the Mamas Day campaign honors mothers of all kinds with cards we actually want to give.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 9, 2019 12:38PM EDT

New Docuseries on Race in America Says 'We Gon' Be Alright'

Based on Jeff Chang’s book of the same title, the series examines the roots of America’s division and inequality—and how we can change course.
Shani Saxon May 9, 2019 5:07PM EDT

Arizona Student Detained by Border Control Released, Future Remains Uncertain

The high school senior was held in ICE detention for nearly a week following a routine traffic stop.

The Farewell and Akwafina. Asian woman with long dark hair and nose ring.

WATCH: Awkwafina Stars in New Dramatic-Comedy 'The Farewell'

Smiling black woman wearing grey sweater holding a small american flag at a naturalization ceremony with two other people standing on both sides of her also holding flags

Americans Favor Racial Diversity, Think It's a Challenge for Policymakers

Border Patrol stands and rides small boat near U.S. Mexico border> His back is to the camera and the back of his jacket reads, Border Patrol.

Arizona Students Protest After Classmate Detained by Border Patrol

/Now in Racial Justice

Rideshare strike. Interstate signs for 110 North (Pasadena) - 10 East (San Bernardino, Santa Ana), Grand Avenue, and 110 South (San Pedro).

N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 8, 2019 2:13PM EDT

Lyft and Uber Drivers Strike, Ask Riders to Close Apps

The drivers for rideshare companies look to put the brakes on wage reductions.

Firelight Media Lab fellow. Black woman with high bun and camera kneeling in front of black boy and black girl.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 7, 2019 4:17PM EDT

Firelight Media's Documentary Lab Is Looking for Diverse Stories

The Documentary Lab is an 18-month fellowship that provides one-on-one mentoring, networking resources and financial support for up-and-coming filmmakers of color.

Shani Saxon May 7, 2019 4:00PM EDT

Sandra Bland's Family Wants Case Reopened After New Arrest Video Surfaces

Bland’s personal cellphone footage of the violent encounter was uncovered by a local Dallas news station.

An oil refinery is shown near Houston following Hurricane Harvey August 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

Ayana Byrd May 7, 2019 3:44PM EDT

EPA Reverses Rule That Curbed Power Plants From Releasing Toxins in Communities of Color

Texas won a lawsuit it filed against the government agency.

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Arts & Culture

Colorful Illustration showing six women of color in Muslim clothing with head wraps and a baby.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 9, 2019 4:05PM EDT

These Cards Will Help You Celebrate ALL Mamas

Every year, the Mamas Day campaign honors mothers of all kinds with cards we actually want to give.

We Gon' Be Alright. Asian man with short dark hair, round black framed glasses, dark button shirt and dark jacket.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 9, 2019 12:05PM EDT

New Docuseries on Race in America Says 'We Gon' Be Alright'

The Farewell and Akwafina. Asian woman with long dark hair and nose ring.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 8, 2019 5:05PM EDT

WATCH: Awkwafina Stars in New Dramatic-Comedy 'The Farewell'

Criminalization

Close-up of the back of an agent wearing a black jacket with the words police ICE written in large, white letters.

Shani Saxon May 9, 2019 5:05PM EDT

Arizona Student Detained by Border Control Released, Future Remains Uncertain

The high school senior was held in ICE detention for nearly a week following a routine traffic stop.

Border Patrol stands and rides small boat near U.S. Mexico border> His back is to the camera and the back of his jacket reads, Border Patrol.

Shani Saxon May 8, 2019 3:05PM EDT

Arizona Students Protest After Classmate Detained by Border Patrol

Black handcuffs

Shani Saxon Apr 25, 2019 10:04AM EDT

Advocacy Groups Call Out Discriminatory Practices in Federal Employment

Trump Presidency

Bronx store window with sign about food stamps

Ayana Byrd Mar 18, 2019 1:03PM EDT

Studies Show the Dangers of Proposed Changes to Food Stamps

The Trump administration wants to impose stricter work requirements on recipients while cutting billions from SNAP.

U.S. Supreme Court and protest sign supporting abortion

Ayana Byrd Mar 19, 2019 11:03AM EDT

Maryland Aims to Leave Title X Program to Protect Abortion Providers and Patients

A woman wearing ripped jeans and sneakers holds a green sign that reads, "Free the Children" while protesting against the separation of children from their parents in front of the El Paso Processing Center, an immigration detention facility, at the Mexic

Shani Saxon Mar 12, 2019 5:03PM EDT

ICYMI: Judge Orders Feds to Account for Additional Migrant Families Separated at Border

Gender & Sexuality

orange pill that reads Free the Pill

Ayana Byrd May 9, 2019 4:05PM EDT

#FreeThePill Day Marks 59th Anniversary of Birth Control Pill

The movement to make the pill available over the counter hops on Twitter.

Colorful Illustration showing six women of color in Muslim clothing with head wraps and a baby.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 9, 2019 4:05PM EDT

These Cards Will Help You Celebrate ALL Mamas

Stonewall Inn with pride flags and plaque showing memorial.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 3, 2019 2:05PM EDT

New Exhibit Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Uprising