New Promotional Video -- Kiara S. Lee: Author, Activist, Speaker

Kiara S. Lee: Author, Activist, Speaker

Belle Magazine Feature

Check me out on the cover of August 2011's issue of Belle Magazine, a women's magazine based in Richmond, Va. The article inside that follows is very well-written, as it explores my work and mission in detail.

Watch My Speech on Colorism -- Campus Progress National Conference 2011

At the Campus Progress National Conference, I had the honor of speaking to over 1200 young activists about colorism. I spoke right before former President Bill Clinton!

CLICK THE LINK: http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/ProgressN

a shot of me speaking at the conference

after my speech

 

 

My interview with Medill/Northwestern: http://medilldc.net/2011/07/clinton-energizes-progressive-youth/

Television Interview on "Conversations with Ed" (April 2011)

WATCH!

University of Richmond Feature!

UR Senior Changes Perceptions of Beauty with her Documentary and Book

CLICK HERE TO SEE FEATURE!

Campus Progress/ Colorlines GRAND PRIZE WINNER

I am please to announce that I am one of three grand prize winners of the Campus Progress/ Colorlines contest!! This contest required youth to make and submit a video that demonstrates passion for activism. I made a video about colorism. Follow the link to read more about the contest and the other 2 winners.

http://campusprogress.org/articles/announcing_the_winners_of_the_national_keynote_contest/

Because I am a winner, I will be giving a keynote speech in July at the Campus Progress National Conference in Washington, DC!! I am SO excited and humbled by the outcome of the contest. Here is the video I made for the contest:

Feature on theexaminer.com!

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"Colorism is a term that may or may not be new to you.  Regardless of your familiarity with the term, the fact that it is still an issue in our society is an unfortunate truth.  Kiara Lee, author of Light-Skinned, Dark-Skinned or In-Between?, has taken the issue of colorism and self-published her very own children's book about the topic..."

CHECK OUT MY INTERVIEW ON ALLTRESSEDUP.NET !

CLICK HERE: My interview with AllTressedUp

"I am so impressed by this young woman who has yet to complete her undergraduate studies.  She is uplifting our youth and making powerful moves to address the issue of colorism and ultimately self-love.  Let's meet Kiara Lee..."

Press Clippings

RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH

RICHMOND VOICE NEWSPAPER

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND'S THE COLLEGIAN

RAPPAHANOCK RECORD



Book Now Available at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of VA!

You can buy "Light-Skinned, Dark-Skinned or In-Between?" at the Black History and Cultural Center of Virginia. Look for it on the shelves of the Heritage Gift Shop.
Address:

Black History and Cultural Center of Virginia
3 East Clay Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219

books are $12.50 each

books are also available at theblackertheberry.org

Documentary flyer: "Light-Skinned, Dark-Skinned or In-Between?"

Pictures from Fall '10/ Winter '11 Events

me at my first radio interview! 105.7 Kiss FM with Miss Community Clovia

Speaking at the Radio One Teen Forum

me holding my book, "Light-Skinned, Dark-Skinned, or In-Between?"

Children with my book after a church seminar

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

me and children with the book

my table at the Radio One Teen Forum

A Little Background

My name is Kiara Lee. I am a junior in college, studying Sociology and Spanish. I am an author, a speaker and an activist.

In May 2010, I wrote "Light-Skinned, Dark-Skinned and In-Between?" a children's book on colorism.


Colorism: discrimination, usually within an ethnic group, where one's value is based on the shade of one's complexion (light-skinned, dark-skinned, etc).


Since I've written the book, I've been speaking and doing seminars about colorism and self-esteem, as both subjects are closely related. In my travels, I've found that adults are even more so affected by colorism & self-esteem than children are. From this observation came my inspiration to create my very own amateur documentary, also called "Light-Skinned, Dark-Skinned or In-Between?". It examines the social and psychological affects of colorism on men, women, children and adults of all ages.


I've been showing the documentary as a part of my presentations and seminars, and people never seize to be amazed by how much so many people are affected by something as small as complexion.

Currently I am touring with various events around Richmond, VA and beyond in addition to working on new projects. Stay tuned to my website,
theBlackertheBerry.org | A Source of Support and Empowerment for the Young Woman,
and its Facebook fanpage, theBlackertheBerry, for information regarding book signings, documentary viewings, and other events.