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5 years ago
Film

New on Netflix: June 2020

Four African-American Vietnam veterans return to Vietnam to recover buried treasure and their fallen leader’s remains, confronting race, memory, and changed identities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Kemi Badenoch reveals hysterical' level of personal attacks faced as a black woman

Kemi Badenoch, the first black woman Conservative leader, has faced significant racism, particularly online, while defending Britain’s progress on race and opposing critical race theory.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What if everyone didn't die?' The queer, Pulitzer-winning, happy-ending Hamlet

James Ijames challenges the perception that his southern accent limits his ability to engage with Shakespeare through his play 'Fat Ham'.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Summer of Our Discontent by Thomas Chatterton Williams review muddled take on race, politics and class

Thomas Chatterton Williams critiques both the Trumpian right and its leftwing critics, identifying himself as a freethinker while acknowledging his own liberal beliefs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I used to believe in the American dream. Then the police killed my son

Kelly Ghaisar taught her son to view police as protectors, unaware that her son, Bijan, would later need to navigate a frightening encounter with them.
Social justice
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Tony Njoku: All Our Knives Are Always Sharp

Nina Simone aimed to be the first Black classical pianist but faced racial barriers, leading her to become an iconic jazz performer.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

New York Times Grants Race Science Enthusiast Anonymity in Mamdani Hit Piece

Zohran Mamdani identified as Black on his Columbia application despite being of South Asian descent.
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
3 months ago

Review 'Billie & Maria' at Volksbuhne | Berlin Art Link

The performance explores the intertwined lives of two women, highlighting themes of trauma, resilience, and the power of music as a survival tool.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Reform candidate defends 'racist' Sarwar advert

The advert by PA Media Reform UK regarding Anas Sarwar has sparked accusations of racism and calls for its removal.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

High school teachers reflect on 100 years of 'The Great Gatsby'

*The Great Gatsby* remains relevant in education, but its portrayal of race and identity presents challenges for modern learners.
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