Holidays

Julianne Hing  Apr 25, 2014 3:23PM EDT

In Minneapolis, Columbus Day Becomes Indigenous People's Day

Good on Minneapolis.
Imara Jones  Nov 27, 2013 7:00AM EST

What's Driving This Year's Black Friday Mania?

How the government shutdown fueled worker exploitation and sales panic among retailers.
Terry Keleher  Nov 23, 2011 9:25AM EST

5 Ways to Face Race at the Thanksgiving Table—and Not Choke [Colorlines Classic]

That awkward moment when your uncle pipes up with a racist rant at holiday dinner doesn’t have to be so hard. Here’s how to take control of the conversation and make it productive, without ruining everybody’s appetite.
Kai Wright  Jul 1, 2011 10:57AM EDT

How To Celebrate the Fourth of July: Read Frederick Douglass

Fire up the grill, lay in the sun, dance to music and drink wine, yes. But start the weekend with a sober take on the mythology of America’s liberation story.
Kai Wright  Dec 27, 2010 12:07PM EST

2010 in Review: Disasters, Deportations and DREAMs Rising

Happy holidays from Colorlines. We’ll ee you in 2011.
Katti Gray  Dec 23, 2010 12:51PM EST

Amid Recession and War, Grandparents Fill Voids With Love

Katti Gray profiles families who don’t have much more than each other this holiday season, but are getting by with that much.
Terry Keleher  Dec 22, 2010 9:31AM EST

White Dad, Black Son and Raising Kids in a "Colorblind" World

Teaching how to create a more just world is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children.
Juell Stewart  Dec 21, 2010 9:40AM EST

Need Holiday Recipes? Here's What's Cooking at ColorLines

Juell Stewart rounds up some of her favorite healthy spins on traditional dishes. You got one?