Entertainment

Mexico’s first studio-driven fiction film with an all Black cast is criticized for anti-Black representation

Asia Argento, one of Harvey Weinstein’s first accusers, cut a secret deal when accused of sexual assault

The audacity of Aretha Franklin—a voice for Black liberation

Blackkklansman continues the tradition of letting white women off the hook

Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul”, passed way Thursday morning

Our reactions to Black men embracing in public highlight Black masculinity’s dehumanizing expectations

Inspired by Fox News attacks, Lebron James set to produce ‘Shut Up and Dribble’ docuseries

The first ever WakandaCon offered Black sanctuary in an unexpectedly emotional experience

Why you should watch ‘Hook Ups’, a new queer, intersectional web-series about love and dating

Reclaiming my imagination: a story of a Black nerd who once hated summer reading

Imagining conversations between two legendary Black women who embodied greatness: Whitney and Serena

The Nation magazine issues apology after backlash for publishing offensive poem from a white guy

LeBron opens public school offering free meals, college tuition to graduates and more

Beyond representation: Visibility in media won’t save us

Missing pages of Malcolm X’s autobiography purchased by the Schomburg Center at NY auction

A course is being taught at a New York college on the crisis of white masculinity and it’s about time

Buffy is Black now

Jordan Peele buys out theater to support ‘Sorry to Bother You,’ fanning more ‘Get Out’ comparisons

NFL temporarily suspends anthem policy after Miami Dolphins plan harsh penalties for protests

‘Sorry to Bother You’ is a study of the Black working class and the seductive appeal of capitalism

Shuri returns to the throne in her own Marvel comic by Nnedi Okorafor

Cornel West sparks spirited discussion about democracy at Dartmouth on 25th anniversary of ‘Race Matters’

‘Little Apple’ web series follows Black girl superhero fighting against racism in Harlem

Social media calls out France’s racism, islamophobia after 2018 World Cup win

‘The First Purge’ is satisfying and cathartic, just as Black horror should be

Poet Simone John talks her book ‘Testify’ and Sandra Bland’s legacy on the anniversary of her death in AAIHS interview

The NFL Player’s Association officially challenges league’s anthem policy with grievance

‘Pose’ actress Indya Moore to star in, executive produce Frankenstein retelling ‘Magic Hour’

Black nerds unite: Blerd City Con is coming to New York!

Wakanda wins the World Cup! Artist designs incredible jerseys for the fictional ‘Black Panther’ country

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