What "Once Upon a Time in Harlem" can teach us about arguing over Black art"Once Upon a Time in Harlem" offers a powerful reminder of the value of thoughtful disagreement Oct 19 26October 19, 2026Article at salon.com
Mariska Hargitay and the quiet death of the award-show roastThe Emmys have chosen the least offensive host possible Sep 08 26September 08, 2026Article at salon.com
In protecting women from body-shaming, we lost something importantScrutiny over Ariana Grande, Kaia Gerber and Jenna Ortega’s bodies exposes how little we’ve learned Aug 13 26August 13, 2026Article at salon.com
‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Deserves More Than SpeculationA lot could be riding on whether the film adaptation of the Black fantasy Children of Blood and Bone succeeds. It’s a familiar narrative: Black films are too often expected to justify the industry’s investment, leaving a single movie to determine whether another gets greenlit at all.The dearth of Black films on the big screen has been obvious to many moviegoers who have raised questions about it on social media, but studies have also shown how the industry has retreated from some of its diversit Aug 13 26August 13, 2026Article at Bloomberg
Hollywood’s Book Adaptation Boom Has a Black Author ProblemAs studios go back to “regular programming,” Black authors remain in limbo and watch the work of their white counterparts get fast-tracked. Jun 26 26June 26, 2026Article at capitalbnews.org
Tyra Banks’ Netflix Lawsuit Has a PointIn the wake of Tyra Banks’ defamation lawsuit against Netflix over its Reality Check: America’s Next Top Model docuseries, critics have been quick to point out an irony. Former contestants of ANTM — the early aughts reality competition series that Banks co-created, hosted and co-produced — argue that Banks is accusing the docuseries of misrepresenting her when that’s what they accused her and the show of doing to them in the docuseries. That’s a fair point. Jun 23 26June 23, 2026Article at Bloomberg
Danielle Deadwyler Talks ‘Rooster,’ ‘The Bear’ and Playing Black Women Who Get to Be FlawedAfter a run of intense dramatic roles, Deadwyler is carving out space for comedy with ‘Rooster’ and her memorable turn as Chantel on ‘The Bear’: “It was weird Black girls singing Björk.” Jun 01 26June 01, 2026Article at https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/
What Apple Cider Vinegar Misses When It Comes to the World of Health InfluencersHow wellness influencers like Apple Cider Vinegar's Belle Gibson exploit medical inequities May 11 26May 11, 2026Article at https://time.com/
So, We’re Not Allowed to Criticize the Michael Jackson Biopic?Publicly criticizing Michael means recognizing two things: The film, inspired by the early life and career of Michael Jackson, will rake in millions of dollars (it had the highest opening ever for a music biopic), and many viewers will gloss over the movie’s flaws to fanatically defend it. May 02 26May 02, 2026Article at Bloomberg
Graffiti's Origins and Radical Role Across MillenniaSee the art form's long road from tomb walls to gallery exhibitions. May 01 26May 01, 2026Article at https://www.history.com/
Zendaya’s Race Isn’t a Factor in ‘The Drama.’ That’s the ProblemThis article includes spoilers for “The Drama.” Apr 08 26April 08, 2026Article at Bloomberg
The Moonwalk’s Roots in Black Artistic ResistanceThe backwards glide reflects a long and storied history of Black performance. Mar 19 26March 19, 2026Article at https://www.history.com/
'Are We Creating Critical Thinkers?' Historians Say Smithsonian Review Reflects Today's Anti-Intellectualism“We're in a very dangerous moment when everybody's considered an expert, where your training doesn't matter." Sep 04 25September 04, 2025Article at contrabandcamp.com
MTV’s Ananda Lewis Brought Journalism to a New GenerationThrough her work on the network’s show “TRL” and BET’s “Teen Summit,” she stirred a passion for current events among young audiences — which is sorely lacking today. Jun 19 25June 19, 2025Article at Bloomberg
Mara Brock Akil Grew Up With Judy Blume’s Very White Characters. In Forever, She Made Them BlackMara Brock Akil's latest project, Netflix’s Forever, is an adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic 1975 YA novel with a twist: It's a tender drama series that explores Black teen love. May 08 25May 08, 2025Article at refinery29.com
Trump's Edict of Diversity in the Arts Hits Differently for Black OrganizationsAlready overlooked and underfunded, Black organizations say the NEA's new anti-DEI rules for federal funding won't stop them from doing what they've always done — make a way where there is no way. Apr 01 25April 01, 2025Article at contrabandcamp.com
‘Magazine Dreams’: Should Jonathan Majors’ Movie Have Been Buried for Good?The discourse surrounding the release of the film amidst Majors’ assault conviction has been a mess. Mar 20 25March 20, 2025Article at thedailybeast.com
This Celebrity Documentary Poses An Interesting Question About Black Fame“Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” examines the influential Sly and the Family Stone front man. It also probes a question that's even more interesting. Feb 10 25February 10, 2025Article at huffpost.com
The 1 Person Not Hyped About This Weekend's Super Bowl Halftime ShowWith a bizarre lawsuit against his own label, Drake has done everything to hobble Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us." But all he might be looking for is more money. Feb 06 25February 06, 2025Article at huffpost.com
1 Controversial Issue In Hollywood Has Seemingly Become More AcceptedProminent sentiment has been against the controversial technology. But the Oscar-nominated drama and discussions at this year's film festival have made the topic murky. Jan 28 25January 28, 2025Article at huffpost.com