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November 1, 2018

Missing in Action: How Production Companies Dropped the Ball on ‘Black Panther’ Merchandise

As the second highest grossing film of 2018 and the ninth highest grossing film worldwide, Black Panther is one of the most successful Marvel movies to date. So why then, was there such a lack of merchandise inspired by the film and its characters?
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October 4, 2018

Netflix Movie “Nappily Ever After” Sends A Powerful and Relatable Message about Natural Hair

The new Netflix movie Nappily Ever After, which premiered on September 21st tells a relatable story about a black woman named Violet Jones, played by Sanaa Lathan. The movie is originally based on the book by the same name, written by Trisha Thomas...
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September 28, 2018

Will the committee make the same mistake twice? The undeniable similarities between Anita Hill and Christine Blasey Ford

"I am here today, not because I want to be, I am terrified." The first sentence Christine Blasey Ford spoke on Sep.27 in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Dr. Blasey, a professor of Psychology at Palo Alto University, whose voice is a bit shaky as she continues her testimony. She has accused Hon. Brett ...
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September 22, 2018

‘There She is’: Women of Color Win Big in Miss America 2019

For years, Americans have watched Miss America winners glide down the runway to the pageant’s crowning song. During the 2019 competition – which aired two weeks ago – Nia Franklin, representing New York state, became the ninth black woman to be crowned as America’s ...
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August 9, 2018

A Closer Look Into Music Artist Tyra B and the Importance of Music Inclusivity

By Keara George | How often do we think about music inclusivity on the basis of race, ethnicity, and even sexual orientation? There are so many people struggling with self-identity because they're afraid that people will view them in a different light. Some will lose friends, be judged, or get pressured into being someone they’re not. On ...
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