Q&A | Colorlines

Kerry Washington. Black woman with big dark hair.

Kerry Washington on 'American Son' and How it Reflects Today's National Grief

“To have some of these names be said in the play, like for Philando Castile’s name to be part of our theatrical canon and to see it in Samuel French, also felt like a service to the legacy of trying to find justice on this issue,” says Washington.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jul 8, 2020 12:45PM ET

Tina Tchen. Laughing Asian woman with clasped hands.

Q&A With Tina Tchen, The New President of Time's Up

An attorney and former chief of staff for Michelle Obama, Tchen centers women of color in the fight for workplace equity.

Ayana Byrd Nov 1, 2019 8:00AM EDT

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Author Q&A: How Hard History and Healthy Friendships Will Save Us All

In “Zora and Me: Cursed Ground,” author T.R. Simon holds a mirror up to young Black people so that they can bear witness to their own courage, strength and magic.

Shani Saxon Oct 12, 2018 12:15PM EDT

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3 Questions With 'Crazy Rich Asians' Star Tan Kheng Hua

Colorlines talks to the Singaporean actress about her relationship with Asian America and why representation matters.

Sameer Rao Jun 8, 2018 12:22PM EDT

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3 Questions With Tamar-kali, Film Composer Extraordinaire

The genre-incinerating musician talked to Colorlines about her musical heritage and scoring films like “Mudbound” and the just-released “Come Sunday.”

Sameer Rao Apr 13, 2018 4:56PM EDT

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4 Questions with 'King in the Wilderness' Producer Trey Ellis

The writer and educator speaks about his new HBO documentary, which focuses on the turbulent last years of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life.

Sameer Rao Apr 4, 2018 10:36AM EDT