N. Jamiyla Chisholm

Eric Garner protest. Person holds pink flowers and white sign that reads, "We are Eric Garner."
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 19, 2019 2:37PM EDT

NYPD Finally Fires Cop Who Killed Eric Garner

Emerald Snipes-Garner to New York Police Department Commissioner James P. O’Neill: “I thank you for firing the officer. But we will go after the rest of the officers involved. It’s not over.”
Colin Kaepernick. Black man with cornrows going back and facial hair, wearing a black suit jacket with gold details.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 19, 2019 1:19PM EDT

Colin Kaepernick Praises Those Who Continue to Protest Police Violence

The athlete shouts out football players Eric Reid, Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson II, who are still kneeling: “They have never moved past the people.”
Black Millennial Survey. Six Black women wearing pants and dresses, all dressed in white.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 16, 2019 5:08PM EDT

Millennials Overwhelmingly Support Criminal Justice Reform

The latest survey from the GenForward Project says even across lines of race and ethnicity, millennials are deeply concerned about the relationship between police and the people they are supposed to serve and protect.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 16, 2019 12:53PM EDT

WATCH: Normani Pays Homage to Black Girl Faves in New Video

The singer’s video for “Motivation” bigs up the entertainers who set the stage for her to shine.
David Levien and Brian Koppelman. Two middle-aged White men with short gray hair wearing gray suit jackets and jeans in front of a step and repeat.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 15, 2019 2:25PM EDT

New York's Cayuga Nation Sues Showtime for Defamation

“This episode of ‘Billions’ is a deliberate and intentional resort to an offensive stereotype of Native Americans,” alleges the lawsuit. 
Black hair. Office scene showing three people of color. Two Black women with natural hair and a Latinx man with short dark hair and facial hair.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 15, 2019 1:41PM EDT

Campaign Seeks Federal Discrimination Protection for Black Hair

A new Color of Change petition says: “Across America, Black people are policed, humiliated and even sent home because employers and peers want to control our expression. We won bills that end hair discrimination in two states, and now we are fighting to end it across the nation.”
Jay-Z. Black man in white Bob Marley sweatshirt with bandana around forehead.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 14, 2019 3:16PM EDT

Jay-Z Partners With NFL, World is Confused

With athlete-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick still out of work for protesting police violence, many don’t understand how the MC can support the league that blacklisted him.
"The 1619 Project." White text on a black background.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 14, 2019 1:05PM EDT

The 1619 Project Centers the Enslaved, Rethinks Story of America

“It aims to reframe the country’s history…placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the very center of the story we tell ourselves about who we are.”
Steven Canals. Latinx man wearing dark glasses with dark hair, dresses in black suit jacket and black shirt.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 13, 2019 5:46PM EDT

'Pose' Co-creator Steven Canals on Breaking Boundaries for QTPOC

“For the work to be recognized, and for it to be work that uplifts LGBTQ people of color, is pretty incredible.”
George Takei. Elder Japanese-American man with short gray hair wearing blue suite jacket and striped shirt seated in front of sign reading "Terror."
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 13, 2019 2:18PM EDT

George Takei: 'We've Reached A New, Grotesque Low'

The activist and actor—whose new television show is set in a WWII-era Japanese-American community—says the horror of America’s immigration policy is ongoing.
Twitter Bias. Black man wearing all black with black baseball cap looking down at his phone and typing.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 12, 2019 5:23PM EDT

AI Used to Curb Hate on Twitter Actually Punishes Black People

“These systems are being developed to identify language that’s used to target marginalized populations online. It’s extremely concerning if the same systems are themselves discriminating against the population they’re designed to protect.”
Simone Biles. Black person waring jeweled black leotard soars through the air, legs extended.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 12, 2019 3:25PM EDT

Simone Biles Makes History, Again

The gymnast is the first woman to land a triple-double in a floor routine during competition.
Sleep Brown and Big Boi. FunkJazz Kafe Festival.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 9, 2019 3:49PM EDT

Jason Orr On How Black Music Can Change the World

As the FunkJazz Kafe Arts and Music Festival celebrates 25 years, founder Jason Orr talks to Colorlines about music, Black culture and why it’s important to live beyond labels.
Meek Mill. Black man with short dark hair wearing gray suit jacket and white collared shirt.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 9, 2019 2:23PM EDT

'Free Meek' Docuseries Illustrates Plight of Black Men in Criminal Justice System

The five-part series explores racial injustice in the judicial system through the all too common case of rapper Meek Mill.
Idris Elba. Black man with short dark hair wearing dark gray jacket, black shirt and black tie.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 9, 2019 12:50PM EDT

Idris Elba Leads All-Star Cast for Black Cowboys Movie

The true story of Philadelphia’s “Concrete Cowboys” gallops onto the big screen.
Night Out for Safety and Liberation. Two Black adults and three Black children create street art with chalk.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 6, 2019 3:15PM EDT

Communities Gather for a Night of Safety and Liberation

For the seventh year, neighborhoods in more than 25 cities will host block parties and rallies to define what public safety means to them.
Toni Morrison. Older Black woman wearing gray headscarf and gray and black top.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 6, 2019 1:55PM EDT

'Beloved' Author Toni Morrison Dead at Age 88

The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer who consistently gave America unapologetic Blackness on the page has passed away.
Tan France. Pakistani man with styled white and black hair wearing black shirt and pants in front a yellow book with his name and image on it.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 5, 2019 5:27PM EDT

Tan France Talks Racism and Loving the Skin You're In

The fashion guru discusses his memoir, race and why he loves being brown.
Afton Williamson: Black woman with dark pixie haircut, wearing a black top.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 5, 2019 1:32PM EDT

Actress Afton Williamson Calls Out Racism, Harassment on TV Show

“The Rookie” co-star quits and alleges racial discrimination and sexual misconduct on the set of the ABC show.
Daniel Pantaleo protest.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 2, 2019 11:10AM EDT

NYPD Judge Says Eric Garner’s Killer, Daniel Pantaleo, Should be Fired

The fate of Daniel Pantaleo, the police officer who used the fatal chokehold on the Staten Island father, is now in the hands of the police commissioner.