Tag Archives: People of Color

Peruvian Organization Threatened with Violence After Protesting Racist TV Show

Tweet In Peru, a debate is raging over whether the two disturbingly racist television characters pictured above should be banned from television. I think it’s time that those who defend the racism and sexism of these characters be forced to do so on the international stage. As pictured above, the characters “El Negro Mama” and [...]
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Sexual justice and Arizona’s immigration policy

TweetI just wanted to take a minute to point out this great post from sexologist and minister Debra W. Haffner, Arizona Immigration Policy: Why It Matters To A Sexual Justice Advocate. At its core, my strong faith commitment to the dignity and worth of all persons means that I do not think any person is [...]
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Street to Senate: Get to Work for the Jobless

TweetColorlines hits the streets to send a message to Congress–Get to work on joblessness. As Kai Wright blogs, as many as 400,000 people are at risk of losing unemployment insurance as soon as April 5th. Republicans are going to fight any extension of benefits in the face of a crisis of epic proportions. Because all [...]
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Erykah Badu’s New Video for “Window Seat”: Feminist Art or Shameless Publicity Stunt? (NSFW)

TweetThis weekend, the blogosphere was taken by storm when Erykah Badu released a music video for “Window Seat,” the first single off her brand new album. Definitely check it out if you haven’t already, although please be warned that this is most definitely Not Safe For Work. In the video, Badu is seen stripping down [...]
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The Feministing Five: Selly Thiam

TweetSelly Thiam is the founder and executive producer of None on Record, a sound documentary project that collects the stories of QLGBT Africans from the African Continent and the Diaspora. Selly, who is of Senegalese descent, was born and raised in Chicago. She came out in high school, and found herself searching for women like [...]
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