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NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Gene Hackman's Sen. Keeley in 'The Bird Cage', hinted at the facade behind conservatism

The author reflects on a transformative experience attending a groundbreaking gay play during a childhood trip to NYC.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

The best US exhibitions and art events for Pride month 2025

Art venues across the U.S. are actively celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride month despite societal pushbacks, showcasing creativity and community support.
Film
fromKqed
1 month ago

The Elders Are the Real Heroes in New Dramedy 'The Wedding Banquet'

The modern remake of The Wedding Banquet explores the challenges faced by same-sex couples navigating identity and relationships against societal expectations.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Gene Hackman's Sen. Keeley in 'The Bird Cage', hinted at the facade behind conservatism

The author reflects on a transformative experience attending a groundbreaking gay play during a childhood trip to NYC.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

The best US exhibitions and art events for Pride month 2025

Art venues across the U.S. are actively celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride month despite societal pushbacks, showcasing creativity and community support.
Film
fromKqed
1 month ago

The Elders Are the Real Heroes in New Dramedy 'The Wedding Banquet'

The modern remake of The Wedding Banquet explores the challenges faced by same-sex couples navigating identity and relationships against societal expectations.
#aapi-heritage-month
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Not everybody spoke posh' in Jane Austen's era, says top producer

Tranter emphasized that when actors don period costumes, they often revert to speaking in posh accents, ignoring the diversity of voices from that era.
London politics
Relationships
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

Mary Calvi talks to author Alexis Daria about her new romance "Along Came Amor"

Daria's latest book concludes a series focused on culturally rich, Bronx-set romance, highlighting personal growth and familial relationships.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Brazilian tribe sues New York Times for allegedly portraying members as porn addicts

The Marubo tribe's lawsuit against the New York Times highlights their portrayal in media as morally and socially declining due to internet exposure, which they claim is defamatory.
Media industry
#san-jose
#history
#identity
Arts
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Review | The artists revealing the multiplicity of the human body

The self is a fragmented enigma explored through contemporary South Asian art, emphasizing identity and interconnectedness.
Photography
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

A Long, Hard Look at America

The article compares two contrasting artworks representing American culture and conquest, highlighting themes of identity and cultural representation.
fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Humor

Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady on Tackling the War on Terror with Comedy in '#1 Happy Family USA'

Arts
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Review | The artists revealing the multiplicity of the human body

The self is a fragmented enigma explored through contemporary South Asian art, emphasizing identity and interconnectedness.
Photography
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

A Long, Hard Look at America

The article compares two contrasting artworks representing American culture and conquest, highlighting themes of identity and cultural representation.
fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Humor

Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady on Tackling the War on Terror with Comedy in '#1 Happy Family USA'

Music
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago

Out of this world: Artangel concept album celebrates space-bound 12-inch record with new audio-visual works

The Golden Record remains an emblem of humanity's effort to communicate beyond Earth, inspiring modern projects like Earth Rising.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

stupidDOPE now in Urdu! Trending global content, now in your language | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

stupidDOPE is now accessible in over 100 languages, including Urdu, allowing a broader audience to engage with their culturally rich and diverse content.
Social media marketing
fromVulture
1 week ago

The Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Mother Knows Best

Seeing any woman, particularly a Black woman, establish herself as independently wealthy without the help of a spouse or parent is admirable... This sentiment is a commonality in virtually every Atlanta Housewife's personal story.
Relationships
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Embassy of the State of Kuwait / Architectkidd

The Kuwait Embassy in Brunei integrates values like cooperation and openness through abstract design, enhancing the space's functionality and public engagement.
#eurovision
Women in technology
fromColossal
2 weeks ago

'Wonder Women' Celebrates the Dazzling Figurative Work of Asian Diasporic Artists

Kathy Huang's Wonder Women exhibitions ambitiously spotlight the work of Asian women and nonbinary artists, addressing racism and underrepresentation.
#art
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
3 weeks ago

Tschabalala Self sculpture of two Black lovers will adorn exterior of New Museum when it reopens

Tschabalala Self's 'Art Lovers' sculpture will debut at the New Museum's expansion, depicting a Black couple to symbolize love and community.
fromARTnews.com
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Why Does Thomas J. Price's Monumental Statue of a Black Woman in Times Square Make People So Mad?

Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
3 weeks ago

Tschabalala Self sculpture of two Black lovers will adorn exterior of New Museum when it reopens

Tschabalala Self's 'Art Lovers' sculpture will debut at the New Museum's expansion, depicting a Black couple to symbolize love and community.
fromARTnews.com
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Why Does Thomas J. Price's Monumental Statue of a Black Woman in Times Square Make People So Mad?

fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

4th Annual Gold House Gala celebrates AAPI excellence in Hollywood

"This is my family. We've known each other for so long. There's so many people here, so to see it grow to this level is amazing," said Chu.
Golden State Warriors
fromAdweek
3 weeks ago

Real Investment in AANHPI Consumers Is a $1.9T Opportunity

AANHPI representation has had fleeting moments, often offensive and inconsistent, displaying biases about who is seen and whose stories are told.
Marketing tech
Black Lives Matter
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

A Beloved, Controversial Book Is Now a Netflix Series. There's a Radical Change.

Judy Blume's Forever is reimagined for a modern Black teen audience in a Netflix adaptation, offering relatable narratives for young people today.
#diversity
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

No, Lisa Wasn't Wearing Rosa Parks Underwear at the Met Gala

The figure featured in Lisa's Louis Vuitton look is not Rosa Parks, but one of Henry's neighbors, confirming the personal connections in Taylor's artwork, not historical figures.
Black Lives Matter
#fashion
Fashion & style
fromBustle
4 weeks ago

Face The Difference: Celebrating Asian Pacific Beauty

The Face the Difference photoshoot celebrates Asian Pacific beauty through storytelling and representation of diverse backgrounds.
This project highlights the importance of cultural identity and personal journeys in defining beauty.
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago
Fashion & style

What is the 2025 Met Gala theme? "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" explained

Fashion & style
fromBustle
4 weeks ago

Face The Difference: Celebrating Asian Pacific Beauty

The Face the Difference photoshoot celebrates Asian Pacific beauty through storytelling and representation of diverse backgrounds.
This project highlights the importance of cultural identity and personal journeys in defining beauty.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How this year's Met Gala exhibit explores the history of Black dandyism

The Metropolitan Museum of Art included Brooklyn designer Jacques Agbobly in its exhibit showcasing Black designers for the first time.
Fashion & style
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

New Met Gala exhibit 'Superfine' gives voice to emerging Black designers

The exhibit "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exclusively highlights Black designers, marking a significant moment in fashion history and representation.
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

K-pop stars rocked the Met Gala red carpet. One of them did something distinctly different with his outfit.

S.Coups showcased national pride by wearing a modern hanbok-inspired outfit at the 2025 Met Gala.
Fashion & style
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Met Gala

2025 Met Gala theme centers on Black style and tailoring, marking a significant focus on menswear since 2003.
Fashion & style
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

What is the 2025 Met Gala theme? "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" explained

The 2025 Met Gala theme celebrates Black style and dandyism, focusing on tailored fashion and its historical significance.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Dinah Jane Said She Was Encouraged To "Tuck" Her Ethnicity "Away" During Her Fifth Harmony Days

Coming from a girl group, we're all super ethnic; we range from all over.
Music production
Independent films
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

CAAMFest 2025 spotlights 'Boat People,' 'Yellowface,' 'Chinatown Cha Cha' - 48 hills

CAAMFest 2025 showcases Asian American stories in response to rising anti-Asian hate and political exclusion.
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

What stereotypical MEN around the world look like, according to AI

If you were asked to visualize a stereotypical British man, what would you think of? According to AI, the answer is an overweight man wearing a football shirt.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Helena Bell obituary

Helena Bell believed that all theatre should be political, dedicating her life to unearthing stories from silenced writers, regardless of class, race, gender or sexuality.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Paris-based thriller offers fresh inside take on French-Tamil community

Lawrence Valin aims to portray a new representation of the Tamil community in France, moving away from stereotypes of migrants to present new role models for youth.
France politics
#disney
#television
Independent films
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

Suzy Chan's handwritten film titles channel emotional tone through delicate, calligraphic forms

Suzy emphasizes respect and empathy in portraying Somali culture in her film design.
#film-analysis
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I spy: first-person films can be really exciting but why are there so few?

First-person perspective in film offers unique insights, allowing audiences to experience narratives wholly through the eyes of characters.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I spy: first-person films can be really exciting but why are there so few?

First-person perspective in film offers unique insights, allowing audiences to experience narratives wholly through the eyes of characters.
fromDeep House London
1 month ago

South Asian Electronic Music Collective Indo Warehouse's Historic Debut Rewrites the Coachella Script | News | Deep House London

"Indo Warehouse made its highly anticipated and historic debut as the first-ever South Asian electronic music collective to perform at Coachella, showcasing a groundbreaking cultural movement."
Fashion & style
Miami Heat
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

The 44 Percent: WNBA draft, Black dandyism, NAACP lawsuit and more

The WNBA draft needs better promotion to elevate women's stories and increase viewership.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Fatma Hassona, Palestinian Protagonist of Cannes Film, Killed in Missile Strike

Fatma Hassona, a young photojournalist in Gaza, was killed shortly before the premiere of the documentary that highlighted her life.
Sepideh Farsi's documentary on Palestinian life in war had a tragic turn when her collaborator was killed.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Warfare Review: Bad Memories

“Films about the Vietnam War encapsulated American angst, showcasing disillusionment through narratives like Apocalypse Now and The Deer Hunter, from both personal and societal perspectives.”},{
Film
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Molly Ringwald calls 'The Breakfast Club' 'very white': It 'doesn't represent our world today'

"I personally don't believe in remaking that movie, because I think this movie is very much of its time."
Film
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Bed-Stuy artist designs FIFA poster for NY/NJ

Rich Tu designed the 2026 FIFA World Cup poster featuring iconic NYC symbols and cultural references.
The poster design includes the Statue of Liberty and sampaguitas, celebrating local and Filipino heritage.
#assassins-creed
fromVG247
1 month ago
Video games

It's heartbreak for the haters as Assassin's Creed Shadows revealed as second best-selling game in US behind Monster Hunter Wilds

fromVG247
1 month ago
Video games

It's heartbreak for the haters as Assassin's Creed Shadows revealed as second best-selling game in US behind Monster Hunter Wilds

#contemporary-art
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

New Medieval Books: Cinema Medievalia - Medievalists.net

The book explores modern portrayals of the Middle Ages in cinema through a collection of essays examining numerous films.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: Ramy Youssef Is Just Trying to Be Emotionally Correct'

Youssef says, "It’s so wild. And it’s, in a lot of ways, one of the craziest things I’ve gotten to be a part of, and one of the most inappropriate things I’ve gotten to be a part of."
Humor
#music
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Critics may sniff at Ed Sheeran's Persian fusion hit Azizam but we Iranians love it

Ed Sheeran's song 'Azizam' resonates emotionally with Iranians, celebrating their culture and language.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Critics may sniff at Ed Sheeran's Persian fusion hit Azizam but we Iranians love it

Ed Sheeran's song 'Azizam' resonates emotionally with Iranians, celebrating their culture and language.
#controversy
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 months ago

More Australian art world figures condemn decision to cancel Khaled Sabsabi's Venice Biennale project

Australia faces turmoil over Venice Biennale participation after controversy surrounding artist Khaled Sabsabi's past works.
Creative Australia faced backlash for sudden withdrawal of artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino for the 2026 Biennale.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What we should be talking about when we see Snow White | Eva Wiseman

The new Snow White film highlights the horror of aging amidst numerous controversies and debates over casting and cultural representation.
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 months ago

More Australian art world figures condemn decision to cancel Khaled Sabsabi's Venice Biennale project

Australia faces turmoil over Venice Biennale participation after controversy surrounding artist Khaled Sabsabi's past works.
Creative Australia faced backlash for sudden withdrawal of artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino for the 2026 Biennale.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What we should be talking about when we see Snow White | Eva Wiseman

The new Snow White film highlights the horror of aging amidst numerous controversies and debates over casting and cultural representation.
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

Studio KO and Beni Rugs Are a Match Made in Heaven

In our collaboration with Beni, we aimed to showcase how Western aesthetics can harmoniously intersect with Morocco's rich artisanal heritage, emphasizing cultural dialogue.
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

Oregon Shakespeare Festival strikes gold with a pair of plays about Black life * Oregon ArtsWatch

Mabry's performance as Juicy re-envisions muscularity to make room for questions that are often avoided for fear of looking weak, but that only the strong can face.
SF LGBT
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I spent six years just repeating dots and lines': the great painter Arpita Singh on a lifetime in art

Arpita Singh's exhibition at Serpentine is a notable first but she prioritizes her art over public accolades.
#education
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

California's Jewish lawmakers seek to rein in content on Israel in high school ethnic studies

California Jewish lawmakers seek to limit discussions of Israel-Palestine in new ethnic studies courses to avoid perceived bias and antisemitism.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

California's Jewish lawmakers seek to rein in content on Israel in high school ethnic studies

California Jewish lawmakers seek to limit discussions of Israel-Palestine in new ethnic studies courses to avoid perceived bias and antisemitism.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

St Patrick's spotless attire is a miracle as RTE makes history look like a washing powder advert

Patrick: A Slave to Ireland depicts Saint Patrick as remarkably pristine despite the unkempt conditions of fifth-century Ireland, highlighting the disconnect between his image and reality.
Paris food
fromBKReader
6 months ago

Honoring Middle Grade, Young Adult Storytelling at The 18th Annual Black Writers Conference

"They tap into the issues and voices of our younger generation. Their stories let our young people know that they are seen, that they are important, and what they think and feel is valued."
Brooklyn
Graphic design
fromstupidDOPE
2 months ago

Simone Elizabeth Saunders Weaves Cultural Narratives Through Bold Textile Art | stupidDOPE

Simone Elizabeth Saunders redefines textile artistry, focusing on Black identity, resilience, and kinship through her innovative hand-tufted portraits.
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Kraven the Hunter embodies the fatal flaw of Sony's Spider-Man Universe

My issue here isn't about accuracy to the source material, to be sure. ... But most modern comics politely don't mention it, because, you know, the use of 'voodoo' as shorthand for 'jungle magic' is racist.
Brooklyn
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Uber Eats offers free Ramadan meals to Muslim delivery drivers in London

The Sundown Spots initiative provides meals for Muslims during Ramadan in large UK cities.
Uber Eats collaborates with restaurants to support fasting communities by promoting late-night meal availability.
LA food
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Zoe Saldana's 'Emilia Perez' Defense at the Oscars Raises Key Questions About Mexican Cinema: Hear from Those Fighting to Save It

Del Toro's Oscar win highlights the significance of Mexican filmmakers in Hollywood and their cultural narratives.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gangs charged us $200 a night to shoot on their turf': Walter Hill on making cult film The Warriors

The Warriors became a surprisingly successful film despite initial doubts about its commercial viability and understanding of its unique story.
#emilia-perez
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Oscars 2025: The 'Emilia Perez' controversy explained

'Emilia Pérez' garners critical acclaim but faces backlash over its thematic execution and lead star's recent social media controversy.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Oscars 2025: The 'Emilia Perez' controversy explained

'Emilia Pérez' garners critical acclaim but faces backlash over its thematic execution and lead star's recent social media controversy.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Sean Baker wins Oscars for writing, editing and directing 'Anora'

Sean Baker won multiple Academy Awards for his film Anora, set in Brooklyn's Russian emigre scene, highlighting unique cultural narratives.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

When the Hater Becomes the Creator

Johanne Sacreblu stands out as a parody of Emilia Pérez, using humor to critique the film's cultural inaccuracies and misrepresentation of Mexican narratives.
Social media marketing
Writing
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How Oscar-nominated screenwriters navigate authenticity in cultural and linguistic storytelling

The 2025 Oscar nominees raise concerns over cultural authenticity and representation in storytelling.
Board games
fromPolygon
3 months ago

Rush of Ikorr brings Overwatch-inspired mechanics to a novel 3v3 TCG

Upper Deck's Rush of Ikorr introduces a unique 3v3 trading card game inspired by historical cultures and cooperative multiplayer mechanics.
Arts
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

A new art exhibit at the Oakland Main Library profiles the stories of immigrant students

The exhibit 'Past Present Futures' showcases student journeys from various countries, symbolizing community and storytelling through art at Oakland's Main Library.
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