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women of color

The 2012 Grammys: The winners, the weirdos and the WTFs
, Feb 13, 2012
Adele won big, Nicki Minaj performed something a little crazy and we wonder why Chris Brown was allowed to take the stage.
Review of "Mosquita y Mari"
, Jan 24, 2012
Aurora Guerrero's debut feature is an honest, personal story about the intense relationship between two 15-year-old girls.
Black, Gay and Visible on MLK Day
, Jan 16, 2012

Black, Gifted and Gay author Leyla Farah writes about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and how out African-American icons are shaping history.

"Lesbian Cops" Part 4: "Not again!"
, Dec 20, 2011
In the latest clip from the upcoming cop comedy, Detective Jones faces the ghosts of her past.
The cast and director of "Pariah" talk family, identity and belonging
, Dec 16, 2011
Stars Adepero Oduye and Kim Wayans and writer/director Dee Rees talk about their own personal journeys in bringing the acclaimed film to the big screen.
Five lesbianish films to see this holiday season
, Dec 12, 2011
Pariah, Albert Nobbs and three more to check out before the New Year.
Amber Heard, Amy Poehler, and the stars of "Glee" turn out for The Trevor Project's 2011 Trevor Live!
, Dec 5, 2011
Lady Gaga was honored for her LGBT youth advocacy, Mary J. Blige and Queen Latifah performed and some of Hollywood's biggest stars attended last night at the annual event in Hollywood.
Mindy Kaling's book makes you want to hang out with her even more than you already do
, Nov 14, 2011
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) is not only worth reading, it's worth quoting.
Exclusive: Lesbian film "I Can't Think Straight" is being reborn as a web series
, Nov 11, 2011
Writer/director Shamim Sarif, producer Hanan Kattan and actress Sheetal Sheth want to bring the continuation of Tala and Leyla's love story to your nearest computer.
The Femme Jury: Rating Pop Culture Butches
, Nov 10, 2011
Our panel rates JD Samson, Rachel Maddow, Sajdah Golde and others on their butch attitudes, fashion and more.
Exclusive: A clip from "Pariah"
, Nov 9, 2011

An exclusive sneak peek at the award-winning film featuring Adepero Oduye and Aasha Davis. Plus, a call to action from Pariah writer/director Dee Rees.

For Somali women, playing basketball is a matter of life and death
, Nov 3, 2011
Militants are forcing women to choose between the game they love and staying alive.
Syd tha Kid and the problem with Odd Future's misogynistic lesbian
, Nov 2, 2011
The out MC/DJ's new video highlights drug use and portrays a woman as disposable. Is it any less offensive coming from a female artist?
Voodoo is a hot, out black character stuck in a terrible comic
, Oct 26, 2011

Voodoo #1 and #2 leave a lot to be desired, unless you want to read 16 pages about her stripping.

More "Glee" spoilers give us much more on Santana
, Oct 26, 2011
We've got some great news. Read if you dare!
Ling, Couric, Rice, Maddow and more weigh in on media and power in "Miss Representation"
, Oct 21, 2011
Our review of Jennifer Siebel Newsom's galvanizing documentary about how the media’s misrepresentation of women has led to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence.
Lifetime is remaking "Steel Magnolias" with an all-black cast!
, Oct 13, 2011

And we've got suggestions for the women who should take over for Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley Maclaine and Julia Roberts!

The Revival: A Black Lesbian Poet Tour comes to a living room near you
, Oct 6, 2011
LOVE the poet, t’ai freedom ford, SolRose are hitting the road.
Review of "Pariah"
, Sep 29, 2011
The film about a young black lesbian finding her way is a must-see.
An interview with Renee Santos
, Sep 22, 2011

The out comic talks about her new show, Showtime's Pride Comedy Jam, and her childhood aspiration to be Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing.

Whatever Happened To....the out women of "The Real World"
, Sep 16, 2011

Ruthie, Aneesa, Genesis — where are they now?

L.A. Sparks find inspiration to take women's basketball to Africa
, Sep 15, 2011

The players dig into their heritage and introduce their ancestral families to the game.

New Music Tuesday: 8-30-2011
, Aug 30, 2011
Psalm One, Little Brutes, Jill Scott and more!
The out women of the VMAs
, Aug 29, 2011
Jessie J serenades the crowd, Kreayshawn loses but still looks good and Odd Future's resident lesbian DJ celebrates Tyler the Creator's win.
The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards: Jo Calderone just glitter-bombed America
, Aug 29, 2011
Lady Gaga’s male alter ego wowed the audience and Beyoncé delivered an electrifying performance at the annual award show.