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.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
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/
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
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:
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:
Friday, May 27, 2011
Feature on theexaminer.com!
CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK
"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..."
Friday, May 20, 2011
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..."
"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..."
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