Lizzo, Whitney Houston, and The Curious Case of “Racial Transcendence”
We should be taking white audiences to task for seeking to divorce Black artists from their race instead of critiquing artists like Lizzo and Whitney for their contributions to pop. When Prince died April 21, 2016, many a music fan was
What To Consider Before Filling Out The Census
During a chaotic time of shifting electoral politics and COVID-19, it’s good to look at the history of the census so you can make the best decision for yourself. By William Lau Over the past couple of weeks, you might have noticed
The Convenient Erasure Of Women Of Color Sanders’ Supporters
Women of color who support Sanders have been erased despite being his most ardent supporters. This is rooted in a long history of voter disenfranchisement. By Nashwa Lina Khan Feminism like any theory and practice changes as it travels, it can also
What You Need To Know About #29DaysOfBlackCosplay
As we prepare for the sixth year of Black cosplay excellence, it occurs to me that there are a few things to keep in mind. By Briana Lawrence New Year. New decade. Same cosplay hashtag ready to sashay onto social media
Black Hollywood Has a Black Patriarchy Problem
There’s no point to Black Hollywood if it’s gonna replicate the same structural oppressions that already exist in the entertainment industry at-large. The nominations for the 77th Golden Globes awards ceremony came out in December. And even more recently, nominations for