Poetry, undeniably, is on the rise. However, just a decade ago, the US Census Bureau’s annual Survey of Public Participation in the Arts reported that its readership was experiencing a 20-year skid, and that Americans were more likely to knit or attend a jazz or even classical music concert than they were to read a […]
At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Marvel Studios left fans with a goody bag of expectations for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After the success of their Infinity Saga, Marvel Studios exploded with storylines and new faces. Rather than serving as a finale to the Cinematic Universe, it acted as a launchpad. Dubbed ‘phases,’ each collection
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On July 22, Jordan Peele released his highly anticipated film, “Nope.” There was little shared about the contents of the film prior to its release. The only hints we gathered from the trailer was that it would incorporate Black cowboys and allude to extraterrestrial life. We also know that Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya would
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The All star break has passed, and that means the first half of the season has been completed. Everyone will take a few days to relax and recharge for the race to the postseason. Trade winds will be at a season-high as the trade deadline rapidly approaches. Naturally, there will be some buyers as well
I cannot say this enough. I am not a sports enthusiast, but when I learn about the accomplishments of women, specifically Black women, I feel that it’s my duty as a Black woman who has accomplished a few incredible feats myself, to give props where props are due, especially when Black excellence often occurs below
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National restaurant chain Alvin’s has come under fire following a string of thematic advertisements and promotions that have been called “frighteningly tone-deaf.” The multi-billion-dollar burger franchise most recently raised eyebrows with a Pride Month ad campaign that CEO Ruben Parham said was designed “to uplift and pronounce support for some of the most targeted and
With the end of LGBTQ+ Pride month, and companies and brands strip their logos and marketing of rainbow flags, the Starz hit drama series “P-Valley” continues on to create representation and reflection for the LGBTQ+ community with its newest season. The series follows the story of The Pynk, a fictional strip club in Chucalissa, Mississippi,
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While Pride celebrations are coming to an end, the LGBTQ+ community, its joy, and stories are still living on; off the streets, and on our screens. From previous hit series like “Noah’s Arc” to new innovations like “Euphoria” and Netflix’s “First Kill,” LGBTQ+ stories are taking center stage and providing a reflection of queer stories
The NBA draft took place last Thursday night and the event allowed teams the chance to take that next step forward. Some teams took that opportunity and maximized their chance, while others failed to impress. After some time for reflection, I’ve identified the winners and losers of the NBA draft. So let’s not waste anymore time and
Original Black characters like Will Smith in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell from “Sister, Sister” are iconic partially because of the rarity of Black main characters. Recently there has been a large amount of new Black characters in popular media. Normally this is great. However, there is a key
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