Rihanna’s new cosmetic line challenges the industry and proves that makeup for women of color sells. By Lauren Arnold
Tag: race
CU says diversity plan moves forward, but campus is left in dark; students face race issues, Trump rhetoric in class
What is CU’s diversity plan? After years of little information, we investigated to find out what the inclusive excellence plan really is. By CU Independent staff
Opinion: ‘You’re not a true Asian’
Multiracial identities mean malleable expression, but how we see them can result in unstable identities or denial of heritage. By Hayla Wong
Opinion: Hope for a more diverse CU
For CU to live up to its claim of diversity, more opportunities for interaction and community are needed. By Corinne Baud
Opinion: If you don’t see color, you don’t see me
‘I don’t see color’ is code for ‘I can’t accept your color.’ The colorblind argument is problematic, even if it means well. By Lauren Arnold
Opinion: Let’s talk about the mom in the “Interview Interrupted” video
Reactions to the mom in the viral interrupted interview video reveals troubling assumptions about interracial marriage. By Jesse Hughes
Opinion: Beyoncé is our era’s most important artist, Grammy or not
Beyoncé, as a black, female, feminist artist, is our time’s most groundbreaking — even without the best album Grammy. By Lauren Arnold
6 black actors nominated for Oscars in 2017
This year’s lineup of Academy Awards nominees offers an unprecedented amount of diversity. By Stephanie Wood
Politics 101: Explaining the first debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton
The first presidential debate saw Clinton and Trump clash on taxes, trade, race and gender. We break it all down here. By Ellis Arnold
It’s Not Personal: The truth lies in stereotypes
Harmful generalizations about certain groups of people are perpetuated by societal patterns. By Hayla Wong