blackness
Why People of Colour Winning at the Oscars Matters
Let’s not deny the importance of the Academy Awards, even if they continue to do a disservice to us.
Morgan Parker’s 'Magical Negro' and the Multiplicity of Blackness
“I was thinking about ‘Black Girl Magic,’ which is cool, but I’m also a real person, so I wanted to explore what is magical about us according to us.”
Black People Die Every Year From a Liam Neeson ‘Impulse’
Power walking will never kill this brand of racism because it's innate.
Terence Nance Is Conquering Hollywood with the Power of His People
The creator of 'Random Acts of Flyness' has a bold vision of blackness that revolutionized TV in 2018—and he's just getting started.
‘Atlanta’ Was the Blackest Thing on TV, Which Made It Best of 2018
It was a season that was bold in the way it chose to be the inside joke for black audiences everywhere.
Artists like Damon Davis Are Transforming the Image of Blackness
We talk with Patrisse Cullors-Bignac and Damon Davis about black art becoming more than trauma and struggle.
This Artist Builds Sculptures Using Only Black Lego
We had a chance to speak with Toronto’s Ekow Nimako about why he’s building monuments for black youth.
MoMA Is Finally Giving Legendary Black Artist Charles White His Due
Black people have made great art forever but have been mostly ignored by large museums. Nearly 40 years after his death, White is finally getting the acclaim he deserves.
‘Luke Cage’ Wasn’t Black Enough to Be a Classic
In trying to appeal to every audience, the show's quality has suffered greatly.
‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ Is a Raw Adaptation of Black Love
Love as an antidote to black struggle is the most real thing that I can imagine.
‘Random Acts of Flyness’ Nails the Horror Show of My Black Mind
Why this HBO show is the most daring thing on TV right now.
‘Insecure’ Sees My Messy, Awkward Blackness
In season three, Issa reminds us we don’t always have to strive for excellence.