Madea

‘A Madea Homecoming’ Offers Laughs, but Still Puts Family at the Forefront

Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin

The newest addition to the huge film franchise takes a look at how stressful the journey of growing up can be — for both kids and their parents.…

March 22, 2022

Illustration of the flip challenge redefining masculinity

The Flip Challenge Exposed Hip-Hop’s Hypermasculine Culture

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Society is redefining what it means to be masculine and feminine. What does that mean for a culture rooted in gender roles?…

April 22, 2020

Tyler Perry Desperately Needs an Actual Writers Room

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

He values quantity over quality and it's getting old, really fast. If he had a diverse team of writers to help out, his career might have many good years ahead.…

March 23, 2020

‘Hellur’ No More: Tyler Perry’s Madea Has Been Retired, Marking the End of an Era

Meagan Bess, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The meme world will feel her absence.…

March 4, 2019