Can the impact of representation supersede the corporatization of identity?…
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The new Hulu series cleverly explores the life experiences of a Millennial man practicing Islam in America. It misses the mark, however, in the depiction of its female characters.…
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“Cancellation isn't personal. It’s a way for marginalized communities to publicly assert their value systems through pop culture.”…
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Culture Entertainment Gender Music RaceMegan Thee Stallion and the Persistence of Music Journalism’s Misogyny
A recently resurfaced interview with Megan Thee Stallion by music industry figure DJ Smallz focuses on her childhood bodily development instead of her career as an up-and-coming rapper.…
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Aspirational content, akin to thousand-dollar "Vogue" spreads or "Travel & Leisure" editorials, bank on creating a sense of fantasy—however the actual return is low for most users.…
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Culture Diaspora Features/Columns Interviews RaceAn Examination of Aunty: Documentarian Laylah Amatullah Barrayn on the Historical Weight of the Word
The term "aunty" as a titular framework for the collection is equal parts reverence, exploration, and reclamation of the word, drawing through-lines on how the perception of African women has…
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Culture Entertainment Features/Columns RaceHow the Internet Became a Playground for Exploiting Black Creators
Fortnite, owned by Epic Games, is currently in litigation with Black creators over the use of their dance moves. But the video game company is not the first to mine…
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Originally published for VerySmartBrothas ‘ America In Black Series. I often jokingly tell people that I grew up in a household made up of three (occasionally four, depending on what…
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Culture Diaspora Entertainment Francophonie Music Race‘Hang the Whites’: Rapper’s Hate Speech Trial Exposes the Hypocrisy of Race Relations in France
If the scenes depicted in Conrad’s video were near-facsimiles of movies that have become cultural staples, why are we so comfortable celebrating and watching these same portrayals of violence against…
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Culture Diaspora Features/Columns Music RaceYesJulz Is the Latest Example of the Problem With Voluntourism
YesJulz accompanied Kanye West on his recent trip to Uganda. Their visit poses questions about international goodwill, intent, and how optics relate to actual altruism.…