Tue, May 22, 2012

No Homo(Phobia): Newly Pro-Gay Hip-Hop Artists and Their Questionable Rap Sheets

Posted 2 days, 23 hours ago

It’s no secret that Jay-Z isn’t exactly a socially progressive saint, but for all his shortcomings as a potential leader in the black and hip-hop community, it’s encouraging to see that he came forward to support President Obama’s stance on same-sex marriage. And in the wake of Jay-Z’s comments,…

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Re-Confirming the ‘Scandal’ of TV’s White Protagonist Monopoly

Posted 1 month, 4 weeks ago

How Kerry Washington’s new role is an exception that proves the rule

Kerry Washington’s front-and-center status in the new drama created by Shonda Rhimes, Scandal, is a blast of bitter and sweet–serving as both a jubilant reminder of how much black women are desperately needed in leading…

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Giving ‘The Avengers’ a Leg Up on Black Widow’s Fight Cred

Posted 2 months, 2 weeks ago

How The Avengers can prevent over-sexualizing its leading heroine

The Avengers is just around the corner, and with it will come–as expected–a barrage of adrenaline-pumped set pieces sure to win audiences over worldwide. The trailers have already hinted at the different styles of physicality…

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