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From Flip Wilson to Madea, Black male comedians in dresses are a Hollywood rite of passage
These characters can be funny, but also dangerous
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I was young, Black, gay … and angry
Mrs. Majors prepared me for a world that didn’t always welcome me
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Why does the Black guy always die first in horror movies?
Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark H. Harris tackle the history of Black people in the horror genre
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Chris Palmer digs deep into ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’
New book takes a look at star Will Smith, the show’s legacy, and why fans still love it
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Jamila Minnicks’ debut novel raises complex questions about the costs of integration
‘Moonrise Over New Jessup’ asks just who is living across the tracks from whom?
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WNBA star Maya Moore recalls when her relationship with a prisoner changed from friendship to love
A new book with her now-husband, Jonathan Irons, tells the story of how they won his freedom
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‘Kindred’ is related to Octavia Butler’s famous novel, but not a twin
Showrunner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins took extreme liberties in translating the story to television. Thank goodness.
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Innovation University celebrates Oregon Ducks’ impact on design
Former Duck Garren Strong’s new book tells the story of the school’s history of groundbreaking uniforms, facilities, and exclusive sneakers
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With ‘Black Power Kitchen,’ Ghetto Gastro has the hardest cookbook in the game
The Bronx-based collective calls for a revolution that begins in your kitchen