Under The Rug

Under The Rug -- a theatre piece on colorism written and directed by Kiara Lee!

I recently put on a theatre peice at my school, University of Richmond. I wrote & directed the piece, with great help from Dr. Holland, the head of the theatre department at UR. The piece is a series of monologues that show how the black community is affected by colorism. The show debuted Thursday, April 19th at UR's Cousins Studio Theatre.

"Under The Rug" Promo Video:

Pictures from the show!

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: