A new comedy series from Hulu snatches a buzzword of our times—”Woke”—tackling racial inequality that’s partly inspired by police harassment. Lamorne Morris (“New Girl”) stars as a Keef Knight, a self-identified non-controversial black cartoonist on ...
Across the U.S., the ice cream truck song is a familiar sound during summer — but it has a racist past. Will drivers stop playing it? The familiar melody is actually called “Turkey in the ...
“The supernatural series takes place in the 1950s Jim Crow-era south, following a group of African American protagonists who must battle racism, monsters, and terror — with the lines blurring between all of those elements.” ...
The BBC unveiled the first trailer for Steve McQueen’s “Mangrove” — on the eve of the 50th anniversary of London’s Mangrove protest, when black people demonstrated against police harassment. On August 9, 1970, 150 protesters ...
A University of Southern California exhibit dedicated to John Wayne will be removed from their School of Cinematic Arts, following a student-led protest against the actor’s history of racism and homophobia. After the death of ...
A new documentary from CNN Films focuses on politician and civil rights leader, John Lewis, who participated in several key moments in the fight for racial equality. “When you see something that is not right ...
Netflix is adding Spike Lee’s film, Rodney King to its roster of free streaming content — as part of its Black Lives Matter collection of films, TV shows and documentaries. The film originally premiered in ...
Juneteenth is more relevant than ever with the ongoing protests against racial inequality that African Americans face today. Fittingly, a new film premiered on the holiday of its namesake, entitled Miss Juneteenth. Is it a ...
Juneteenth took extra precedence this year amidst ongoing protest about inequality faced by African Americans today. The holiday, which celebrates the emancipation of all slaves after the Civil War, inspired a slew of musical artists ...
Stephen is 23 years old and grew up in suburban Chicago but is currently teaching English in Northwestern Spain. He spoke with Citizen Truth about his experiences as a black gay man in America and ...
“The need to address this issue is urgent. To that end, we will amend — and continue to examine — our rules and procedures to ensure that all voices are heard and celebrated.” As the ...
Acclaimed director Spike Lee returns with a new rumination on race in America, through the lens of African American veterans of the Vietnam War. Premiering on Netflix, Da 5 Bloods stars Delroy Lindo, “The Wire’s” ...
The list is growing: several long-running TV shows or movies recently announced major changes or cancellations in their programming, in the wake of the cultural unrest in America. Even cartoon characters were not spared. Earlier ...
The tragic death of George Floyd has sparked controversial protests. Many celebrities are helping out by raising money for the Minnesota Freedom Fund, an organization that provides funds to protestors who have been arrested and ...
CNN partnered with “Sesame Street” for a special town hall about racism, giving both kids and parents an opportunity to explore the current debate on inequality and how it affects everyone in society. This is ...
Importantly, participants in ‘Blackout Tuesday’ should not use the #blacklivesmatter or #blm hashtag because their posts will drown out valuable information. The music industry is announcing a “Blackout Tuesday” in response to the death of ...
The fate of the longtime owner of the Kwik-E-Mart on The Simpsons, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, is unknown as his voice actor steps away from the role. After 30 years of voicing a popular character of Indian ...
“If they don’t right this wrong, we’re prepared to take legal action to provide relief for those that are incarcerated and their families.” Rap mogul Jay-Z and hip-hop artist Yo Gotti wrote a letter to ...
“We have to acknowledge the long, horrible history of black men being falsely accused of sexual violence in this country… we also have to acknowledge the long and horrible history of sexual violence against black ...
“I just hope [the film] opens their eyes. We’re not beyond reality, where everybody is suddenly going to lead the charge, but as long as it’s out there and everybody can rally around it, to ...
“For me, though, film is about emotion.” — Meet director Kevin Wilson Jr. of the 2018 Oscar-nominated My Nephew Emmett I caught up with film-maker Kevin Wilson Jr. to talk influences, film and making the ...
“I’m of the thought that you can entertain and create change. It’s what Lena and I like to call ‘protest art.’ I hope that it brings value to black life and the black experience. If ...
The addition of shows like FX’s Pose and the new Batwoman series brought the number of LGBTQ characters on primetime television to a new high but GLAAD is aiming even higher. The percentage of regular ...
How much does your city make from traffic tickets and other fines? (By Akheil Singla, The Conversation) I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the last time I got a speeding ticket. It was nearly ...
Chelsea Handler’s new special explores her white privilege and how to be a better ally to minorities, prompting some to mock her for going on a tour to apologize for her whiteness. Comedian Chelsea Handler ...
“This message is not about policy or political parties. It is about human decency and care. We are asking people to sign on to love – and it is working.” In support of the Latinx ...
“When I first started, 21 years ago, I was told that it was hard for me to get onto covers of magazines because black people did not sell. Clearly, that has been proven a myth.” ...
The trailer for the upcoming biopic Harriet, about the famed abolitionist, suffragette and conductor of the underground railroad was released this week. Tony-award winning actress Cynthia Erivo (the musical “The Color Purple”) will portray Harriet ...
“In the last school year for which my group had data, 2016 to 2017, the U.S. public schools no longer had a majority of any racial group.” (By Erica Frankenberg, The Conversation) Democratic presidential candidate ...
“I think society would be more connected if we just allowed others to have their own feelings and not expect everyone to feel the way we do.” Movie actress Scarlett Johansson apparently spoke out against ...
“I think the spirit of a character is what really matters. What you bring to the table in a character as far as their heart and their spirit is what really counts.” The casting of ...
“They admitted their guilt. If you look at [former prosecutor] Linda Fairstein, you look at some of the prosecutors, they think that the city should never have settled that case, so we’ll leave it at ...
Oprah Winfrey highlights When They See Us, the story of the Central Park Five, with airings on Netflix and OWN. The new Netflix drama miniseries When They See Us, released last month, quickly drew national ...
“It’s about coming together, the real San Franciscans who are still there,” said Fails. “Creating one voice to represent everyone. You can fight back with art.” The Last Black Man in San Francisco drew rave ...
“For decades, African-American churches have served as the epicenter of survival and a symbol of hope for many in the African-American community. As a consequence, these houses of faith have historically been the targets of ...
The classic film about race and justice in America is as relevant as ever, and will return to select theaters later this month. 1962’s To Kill A Mockingbird is considered a classic film, based on ...
“Not thugs. Not wilding. Not criminals. Not even the Central Park Five. They are Korey, Antron, Raymond, Yusef, Kevin. They are millions of young people of color who are blamed, judged and accused on sight. ...
“Davis’ life was complex, complicated and contradictory. A new documentary on trailblazing entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr. takes us on a journey through a tumultuous period in U.S. history from World War II to Civil Rights ...
In today’s world, we can’t pretend racism doesn’t exist anymore. There has been a lot of racism in the news recently and it got me looking internally about my perspective on it. It is important ...
Native Son is a film adaptation of a classic novel exploring social conditions a young African American man must cope with, issues that many consider still exist today. Regarded as a classic work of 20th ...
Soon to be shown in a limited run in theaters in LA and New York, Horror Noire delves into the politics and social relevance of black horror films. Get Out writer-director Jordan Peele is among several ...
A new documentary from Lebron James looks at the history of the NBA and its effect on culture, African American issues and activism in the U.S. “Shut Up and Dribble,” a new three-part documentary about ...
Apu the longtime Kwik-E-Mart owner on The Simpsons is closing up shop. A popular character will be written out of the long-running animated series “The Simpsons” after some viewers complained of it being a racially ...
Niecy Nash teams up with the New York Times to battle racism in their new infomercial directed to individuals who unjustifiably call the cops on innocent black bystanders. Comedian Niecy Nash is using humor to ...
“Hitting the (NFL) with the advertisers is the only way to hurt them.” Comedian Amy Schumer is taking a stand in solidarity with football star Colin Kaepernick and the protest movement he started in 2016, ...
“America To Me” is a new 10-part documentary series premiering on Starz, exploring the racial inequalities in a suburban Chicago high school. Produced by Steve James, whose credits include the highly acclaimed 1994 documentary Hoop ...
Two Latino civil rights organizations staged a protest on Saturday outside Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles, to draw attention to the lack of Latino representation in its films. Leaders for the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) and the ...
Speculation has soared on who should take over the role of famed British spy character James Bond, with fans ardently declaring that Idris Elba should be next—but his race is causing a stir with movie ...
Race and police brutality are linked together again in Investigation Discovery’s new two-hour documentary “Sugar Town”, recounting a fatal incident in New Iberia, Louisiana. On March 2nd, 2014, 22-year-old Victor White III, an African-American resident of ...
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