CULTURE

Watch These Black Shows and Movies Before They Get Axed

It's Black History Month — no better time to support these Black-led movies and shows.

Black Movies for Black History Month 2024

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In 2020, pretty much every industry went through a crisis. Yes, partly because of the pandemic. But, after the murder of George Floyd and the international Black Lives Matter playlists, everyone looked around and realized: their Black representation was abysmal.

From corporate offices to movies, people were forced to reckon with the institutionalized racism at the center of their industries. Promises were made. Copies of bell hooks's All About Love were sold out. DEI executives were added to C-Suites. And everyone swore to look inward and make changes outward. But now, all those promises have been forgotten.

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CULTURE

It's Not about Race: Colorism in Hollywood

Will Smith's latest project sparks debate about colorism in Hollywood, but let's break down the differences between colorism and racism.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith at the 'Aladdin' World Premiere

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King Richard is an upcoming biopic highlighting society's time-honored traditions of competitive sports, underdog victories, and discrimination based on skin color—wait, what?

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Culture News

Trans-Model Responds to Victoria's Secret's Anti-Trans Comments with Lingerie Campaign

LGBTQ+ activist Munroe Bergdorf launches her first post-operation modeling campaign.

Munroe Bergdorf attends the GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2021 at the Tate Modern

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Anyone still disappointed in Victoria's Secret for its lack of diversity should take heart that "The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Is Dead," as The Cut reported in December.

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Film News

America Needs Better Stories About Disabilities

Bryan Cranston is facing a backlash for playing a quadriplegic in "The Upside." What's the problem?

Bryan Cranston attends the 'Isle of Dogs' press conference during the 68th Berlinale International Film Festival

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Despite being able-bodied, Bryan Cranston was cast as a paralyzed man in The Upside, opposite Kevin Hart.

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