Tag: black
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Why ‘The Wiz’ is the Best Black Musical
‘The Wiz’ has the propensity for paying homage to black culture with R&B music, graffiti and jazzy elements that make it incredibly entertaining.
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‘Umbrella Academy’ Season 3 Does Justice to Its Marginalized Characters
In season 3 of ‘Umbrella Academy’, Diego, Allison, and Viktor finally get character arcs that address their unique experiences as a Latino man, a Black woman who lived through the 60s, and a trans man.
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No Race, No Gender, Only People – Unbiased Casting
Hiring bias is something that’s rampant in all industries (even unconscious bias). But writing a script totally neutral not only opens the door for more diverse actors, but also for characters that are people first.
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Mixed-Race Passing: An Actress’s Life Mirrored in “Imitation of Life”
White audiences saw Peola’s mixed-race passing as a Black woman’s struggle to be white. Black audiences saw it as the rebellion of a Black woman trying to gain privileges only given to white people.
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Thank you, Chadwick Boseman: An Incluvie Tribute
When the world lost Chadwick Boseman on August 28, 2020, we all saw the impact of representation in film. Boseman was not only a Black superhero leading a Black cast in one of the most successful films in history; but his successes paved the way for more, long-overdue diversity in Hollywood.
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Remember Your Truth in a City of Façades: “The Last Black Man in San Francisco”
‘The Last Black Man in San Francisco’ is part fiction, part documentary. Jimmie longs for the old Victorian home that he grew up in — the house that his grandfather built. However, this home is now in an overpriced, White, San Francisco neighborhood.
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Juneteenth: Don’t Worry about Slavery, the White People Fixed It
Juneteenth is a day to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States on June 19th, 1865. We did it! Everyone is free! Everyone is equal! End of story, right?
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‘King Richard’: A Portrait of a Black Father Seeking Respect
“King Richard” paints a nuanced portrait of a Black father trying to ensure his daughters’ success in a racist, misogynistic world. Yet, Richard and his kids overcome that fear and adversity to succeed.
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So You’re STILL Quarantined: ANOTHER 19 Movies to Catch Up on for Each Streaming Service
There is no such thing as watching too many movies. Since we’re still quarantined, I wanted to recommend another 19 movies for people to check out across Netflix, HBO Max, and more.
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So You’ve Been Quarantined: 19 Movies to Catch Up on for Each Streaming Service
So. You’ve been quarantined. For many of us in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, we find ourselves locked in our houses, with not much to do. Here’s a list of 19 movies you can catch up on!