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  • The Dubious, Dangerous Science of Race Lives On, Says Scholar

    The Dubious, Dangerous Science of Race Lives On, Says Scholar Colorlines: News for Action 2011-09-23 Julianne Hing, Reporter/Blogger Oakland, California Back in the 19th century, scientists thought it was possible to determine a person’s race, and their corresponding levels of intelligence, based on the size of their skull. In the 20th century, mainstream scientists were…

  • CNN Contributing Producer Probes Lingering Pain of the ‘One Drop’ Rule

    CNN Contributing Producer Probes Lingering Pain of the ‘One Drop’ Rule ColorLines: News for Action 2012-12-07 Akiba Solomon, Columnist, Gender Matters New York, New York Keep the concept of privilege-clinging in the back of your mind as you check out the work and words of Dr. Yaba Blay, the driving force behind “Who Is Black…

  • Obama Talks Race, Calls Himself a ‘Mixed Kid From Hawaii’

    Obama Talks Race, Calls Himself a ‘Mixed Kid From Hawaii’ ColorLines: News for Action 2012-09-13 Jorge Rivas, Multimedia Editor / Pop Culture Blogger Los Angeles, California Lately it’s been a rare occurrence when President Obama talks race but at a campaign stop in Colorado Wednesday he mentioned it and even identified himself as mixed-raced. “Education…

  • A Lesson from Philadelphia’s Little Film Festival that Could

    A Lesson from Philadelphia’s Little Film Festival that Could Colorlines: News for Action 2012-08-10 Akiba Solomon, Columnist, Gender Matters For a four-day event that began as a small assortment of screenings, there were plenty of major moments at Philadelphia’s inaugural BlackStar Film Festival last week. Curated in less than a year by producer and filmmaker…