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  • Selenis and Marizol Leyva. Two Latinx women standing side-by-side. They both have long dark hair wearing black dresses.

    Actor Selenis Leyva and Sister, Marizol, Advocate for Trans Women of Color

    With their new memoir “My Sister,” the pair wants to help families better understand and accept the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Mar 24, 2020 1:05PM EDT
    Colorful covers of six books.

    #ColorlinesReads: 6 Books That Complicate the Idea of 'Independence'

    In lieu of celebrating “Independence Day,” we present a selection of titles that explore the idea of liberation via the lives, poetry, history and art of people of color.

    catherine lizette gonzalez Jul 5, 2019 8:02AM EDT
    Two rows of four book covers including the collected schizophrenias, pleasure activism, how we fight white supremacy, halal if you hear me, thick, we live for the we, the good immigrant and our history is the future

    10 Books by Writers of Color That Embrace Self-Love, Resilience and Authenticity

    From poetry to memoir, self-help to commentary, let these spring reads enrich your mind and spirit.

    catherine lizette gonzalez Apr 5, 2019 7:00AM EDT
     A grid of summer books with titles like "sick," "if they come for us," "we built the wall," "assata taught me," and more

    The Must-Read Race and Culture Books of the Summer

    From memoirs to poetry to fiction, these titles will deepen your understanding of what’s going on, inspire activism and even entertain the kids.

    catherine lizette gonzalez Jun 29, 2018 1:10PM EDT
    Taraji P. Henson in black leather dress with black ponytail against white background

    ICYMI: Taraji P. Henson Discusses How Hollywood Treats Black Actresses in New Memoir

    “Around the Way Girl: A Memoir” hit bookshelves on Tuesday. In it, the acclaimed actress candidly discusses Hollywood’s undervaluing of Black performers.

    Sameer Rao Oct 13, 2016 10:54AM EDT
    Man with black hair, grey checkered shirt and black jacket hold black-and-silver microphone while laughing

    How 'Fresh Off The Boat' Executive Producer Melvin Mar Helped Change Hollywood Behind the Scenes

    The third season of the family comedy premiered this week. Here, Melvin Mar talks about making history with the first Asian-American show in 20 years and the long game he played to get it on the small screen. 

    Sameer Rao Oct 11, 2016 12:53PM EDT
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