hollywood racism

In an article on award shows is a graphic that shows Harry Styles and Beyonce holding their Grammy awards against an orange background.

Award Shows Make Us Mad … So Why Do We Still Watch Them?

Abby Worthington, Arcadia University

From the Oscars to the Grammys, award shows deliver content that fails to reflect current social transformation.…

March 20, 2023

An image of Cicely Tyson in "How To Get Away With Murder" in an article about her legacy as a Black actress. (Image via Google Images)

Cicely Tyson Is the Legend Who Leveraged History

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

To honor her epic cinematic journey, let’s acknowledge the life and legacy of a truly influential figure.…

February 14, 2021

Hattie McDaniel and Her Bittersweet 1940 Oscar Win

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

The iconic actress was the first Black person to win an Academy Award, but in a cruel irony, it was for playing a caricatured role in a deeply racist Hollywood.…

September 19, 2020

The Emmy Nominations Are Out, and Once Again, I’m Disappointed

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Though the annual awards ceremony seeks to celebrate television's best, one look at the nominees suggests it's really just glorified gatekeeping. Why should media consumers rely on an oppressive institution to deem what is and…

August 9, 2020

Some Movie Roles That Would Be Perfect for John Boyega After His Support of BLM

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

The 'Star Wars' actor expected backlash for his support of Black Lives Matter, but what he found was just the opposite. Here are some parts that would suit him in the future.…

June 23, 2020

Casting for the ‘Aladdin’ Remake Has Inflamed Racial Tensions

Sierra Emilaire, Southern Adventist University

The potential cast for the live-action ‘Aladdin’ has become a source of contention for fans, revealing that racism is a reality beyond the big screen.…

July 25, 2017

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