The Real Invisible Obama Shows Up on Race and the Economy
The president has a plan to end the Depression-level unemployment in black and brown communities, thereby reversing the overall jobs picture. He refuses to say that, and it matters.
Economic justice reporter Imara Jones unravels the story.
Undocubus: A Journey From Arizona to the DNC [Video]
Colorlines.com’s Aura Bogado traveled with Undocubus and brings you her reporter’s notebook. RosarioDawson Calls DNC Immigration Demonstrators ‘Soldiers of the Battle’ [Video]
New York City’s Global Love For Pick-Up Basketball Comes Home
A new documentary showcases the magic of the game and the people who play it. Jamilah King interviews producer Bobbito Garcia. Bobbito Garcia will be DJing at Colorlines.com’s Facing Race 2012 conference in November. Register now!
Private Prison Company’s New Profit Source: Mental Health The State of Texas is poised to outsource management of a public psychiatric hospital to a company that’s made its billions in the business of private criminal and civil immigration lockup.
The Racial Politics Behind the Right Wing’s Poll-Watching A new report from the Brennan Center for Justice spells out the hyper-partisan and racially charged impact of efforts to police the polls in November.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver Ditches Prepared Speech and Takes DNC to Church [Video] The chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (and United Methodist pastor) ditched his prepared DNC remarks and delivered a fiery speech.
Benita Veliz Becomes First Undocumented Immigrant to Address a Political Convention Benita Veliz made history Wednesday night when she took the stage at the Democratic National Convention.
Michelle Obama’s DNC Dress Designed by African-American Designer Tracy ReeseFirst Lady Michelle Obama’s dress at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday was designed by Tracy Reese.
America’s Next Top Model 2027: Julián Castro’s Daughter Carina Victoria [Video] Julián Castro made his national debut as the keynote speaker on the first day of the DNC but his daughter almost stole the show.
Did One Of Romney’s Housekeepers Make a Cameo in RNC Video? Is she one of the four housekeepers the reports have alleged Romney is underpaying? It could be, but more importantly some say the video made her invisible.
When It Comes to Children and the Immigration Debate, Words Matter The i-word, like other harmful language, makes the village that’s supposed to be raising the child feel really unsafe.
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