black movies

In an article about Blaxploitation films, a screenshot from Shaft

The 1970s May Be Gone, but the Influence of Blaxploitation Films Remains

The controversial films were an example of Black empowerment, and their mark can still be seen in filmmaking today.…

October 1, 2020

A scene from Netflix's I Am Not Okay With This

‘I Am Not Okay With This’ and the White Girl With the Black Best Friend

It's not just this particular Netflix original either. There seems to be an endless amount of films using this tired trope.…

March 18, 2020

Characters from "The Photograph" in a restaurant.

‘The Photograph’ Revamps Black Love for February

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Why is this romance so important? You won't see stereotypical tropes about black people here — just couples trying to navigate the tricky world of love.…

February 29, 2020

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The 1970s May Be Gone, but the Influence of Blaxploitation Films Remains

‘I Am Not Okay With This’ and the White Girl With the Black Best Friend

‘The Photograph’ Revamps Black Love for February