black representation

Chadwick Boseman, as T'Challa, looking at the Black Panther suit for an article about the #RecastTChalla petition.

The Growing #RecastTChalla Campaign and Why Black Panther Should Live On

Marvel's response to honoring a beloved superhero makes fans question if it really is 'Wakanda Forever.'…

January 13, 2022

Image of Tyler Perry playing his character Madea

Is Tyler Perry Losing His Touch?

Though this world-renowned producer quickly rose to the top of the film industry, could his small mistakes ruin everything that he has worked so hard to build?…

December 10, 2021

‘The Harder They Fall’ Will Get You Excited About Western Films Again

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

Jeymes Samuel may have revived the genre with his new revenge-driven, fictional Black Western.…

December 3, 2021

A photo of Eric Effiong from Sex Education for an article about gender nonconforming individuals. (Image via Google Images)

‘Sex Education’ Accurately Portrays the Battles of Gender Nonconformers

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Despite the stark violence and discrimination that exists in the television industry, Netflix champions Eric Effiong and the intersection of his ethnicity, race and sexuality in largely positive ways.…

March 22, 2021

In an article about Kamala Harris, an illustration of three people looking at images of Kamala Harris

A Kamala Harris Vice Presidency Is a Big Deal for Women

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

The second-highest office in the nation is now held by a Black, South Asian female politician — a historic milestone. …

January 31, 2021

Representation in government. (Photo by Darren Halstead from Unsplash)

2020 Was a Victory for Diverse Representation in Government

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

This year's elections made history, with more and more women, people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community taking political office. …

November 20, 2020

In an article about Blaxploitation films, a screenshot from Shaft

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

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

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

October 1, 2020

Chadwick Boseman: The Hero With Many Capes

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

'Is this your king?!' Yes, he is. The actor may have played King T’Challa in a movie, but his legacy reminds us he was a king in reality.…

September 6, 2020

Beyonce posing as the mother of Moses in Black is King

Beyonce’s ‘Black Is King’ Reigns Supreme on Disney+

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

With the release of her latest visual album, Beyonce has set the bar yet again with a powerful tribute to Black culture.…

August 19, 2020

Illustration by Ellen Budell of Raven, the star of That's So Raven

‘That’s So Raven’ Models How Children’s Shows Should Discuss Race

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

The Disney Channel sitcom may have been made in the early 2000s, but their representation of racism feels like a gaze into the future.…

August 5, 2020

Issa Rae, one of many black writers, adjusts her outfit in 'Insecure.'

Black Writers Are Essential To Portray the Black Experience

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

It's so hard for the Black community to find good representation on TV. But when Black screenwriters like Issa Rae are given a shot, they do it right.…

July 9, 2020