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In an article about Danielle Brooks as Sofia in "The Color Purple film," a woman with a plaid dress looks over her shoulder and snickers. Superimposed is that same woman with a plaid dress on a porch with her foot up, kicking open a door.

Danielle Brooks Is As Divine As She Is Humane as Sofia in ‘The Color Purple’

Almost 40 years after the original film adaptation, fans of this classic story will be wowed by the force that is Danielle Brooks.…

December 15, 2023

in article about the british royal family, a photo of buckingham palace

The Royal Family’s Mental Health Is as Important as It Is Invisible

Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington

While the news and social media highlight the glitz and glamour of the English monarchy, most cameras fail to capture their personal struggles.…

October 8, 2022

Image of Tyler Perry playing his character Madea

Is Tyler Perry Losing His Touch?

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

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

In article about Super Soul podcast, Oprah conducting an interview with a guest

Oprah’s ‘Super Soul’ Podcast Is Medicine for the Heart, Spirit and Body

Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

Listen to the talk-show host weekly with an open mind and self-reflective attitude for the best results.…

October 4, 2021

screenshot of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry from their Oprah interview

Learn More About Meghan Markle Before Watching her Oprah Interview

Julianna Steen, Auburn University

Get to know the former Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who recently talked about why they left the British monarchy in an interview with Oprah.…

April 4, 2021

‘The Oprah Conversation’ Tackles Racial Injustice From a New Angle

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

Oprah Winfrey's new show provides a space for Americans to understand racial tension through uncomfortable yet eye-opening conversations.…

September 1, 2020

Trauma Porn: Why Books Like ‘American Dirt’ Are Harmful

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Despite its endorsement from Oprah, Jeanine Cummins' book about the life of a Mexican woman is having a damaging impact on minorities.…

March 16, 2020

Will Discovery Make or Break Oprah’s OWN?

Maya Halabi, UTSA

Discovery's recent acquisition of an additional 25 percent of OWN's ownership raises some questions among fans and followers over the future of the network.…

December 26, 2017

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