Kanye’s ‘Trash Bag Display’ Is Just One of Many Strange Fashion Marketing Strategies Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University On the surface, it seems like a social experiment, but the reason behind bizarre designer releases like Kanye West's is much more simple.… September 4, 2022
Everything You Need To Know About the 2021 Oscars Nominations Isabelle Juan, Truman State University While more BIPOC actors and producers are being recognized at the 93rd annual Academy Awards, there were many snubs during the nomination season.… March 27, 2021
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
A Look Back at Chadwick Boseman’s Cultural Impact Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami The actor had a major impact on Black culture through his portrayal of several Black icons and legendary characters.… September 10, 2020
‘Da 5 Bloods’ Shows That Spike Lee Is the Most Prescient Filmmaker Today Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College The acclaimed director has consistently probed difficult questions throughout his career. His latest feature is no exception.… July 2, 2020
Spike Lee Sets Another Standard With Season 2 of ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ Christine Bushart, Georgia State University She’s gotta have it, but you should know about it.… July 5, 2019
In ‘See You Yesterday,’ Spike Lee Does It Again! Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University The film uses science fiction to shed light on searing social issues.… June 13, 2019
Why ‘BlacKkKlansman’ Is a Wasted Opportunity Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College The newest race-oriented Spike Lee joint is too rooted in America’s past to push the conversation forward.… August 16, 2018
What ‘BlackKklansman’ Says About America’s White Nationalist Problem Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin Enter Ron Stallworth, the black detective who tricked the KKK.… August 10, 2018
6 Films from Cannes That You Should Keep an Eye On Shashank Rao, University of Michigan These six films might make it big during next year’s awards season.… May 22, 2018