Stereotypically 'black' or 'black' by color alone?
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 00:00
As Black viewers, it seems that more often than not, we are forced to accept the lesser of two evils when it comes to Black television characters in mainstream dramas and sitcoms. Either we see the stereotypical Black character who reads as "authentic" to white audiences and "Bamboozled" to Black audiences or we get the Black character who's just...there. ...
Top ten DVD list for August 31
Tue, 08/31/2010 - 00:00
Take a look at this week’s top 10 DVD releases. ...
2010 Primetime Emmys: A very male and mostly white affair
Tue, 08/31/2010 - 00:00
There's a lack of diversity in front of the camera and behind it ...
Film Review: 'Takers' with T.I. and Idris Elba
Mon, 08/30/2010 - 09:25
See T.I. in his new movie, 'Takers' in theaters now. ...
DVD Review: 'Why Did I Get Married Too'
Sun, 08/29/2010 - 00:00
Tyler Perry battle-of-the-sexes sequel debuts on DVD ...
Book Review: 'America I Am Journal'
Sat, 08/28/2010 - 00:00
"Would America have been America without her Negro people?"- W.E.B. Du Bois ...
Ava DuVernay talks 'My Mic Sounds Nice'
Sat, 08/28/2010 - 00:00
The hip hop film is her directorial debut. ...
T.I. talks 'Takers' and his new studio album
Fri, 08/27/2010 - 15:34
He's out of jail, just got married and has a thousand new projects on his plate. ...
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