The criticism ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ has received for its promotion of the model minority myth and moments of anti-blackness are completely valid, but we also need to be realistic about the role pop culture plays in pushing a truly progressive agenda and the timeline in which that agenda unfolds.
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How White Liberals Can Be Allies In Fighting Racism
Someone has to start doing some giving. Read more
Black Female Comedy Writers Talk The Whitewashing Of American TV
‘We’re still waiting for Hollywood to decide to take advantage of the creativity and moneymaking power of artists of color.’ Read more
Everything Wrong With Weinstein’s Sexual Assault Allegations Response
The Hollywood mogul’s ostensible mea culpa is a perfectly written example of things not to do when you are apologizing. Read more