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How dressing up for ‘Black Panther’ fits in the history of Black fashion
As the workplace and church get more informal, we’re creating new ways to celebrate through dress
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‘Wakanda Forever’ puts Black women at the forefront of Marvel
Replacing Iron Man with a female Ironheart is a watershed moment for a superhero movie
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20 years later, ‘Brown Sugar’ is still helping fans fall in love
When did you fall in love with this classic hip-hop film?
At Toronto International Film Festival, a resplendent ‘Woman King’ reigns supreme
Guided by director Gina Prince-Bythewood, Viola Davis leads an ensemble cast in one of the best films of 2022
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The defiant power of ‘Nope’s’ homage to ‘Akira’
Jordan Peele’s latest film draws inspiration from the anime classic
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Does it matter if Will Smith is actually the best?
His Oscar-nominated role in ‘King Richard’ is far from his best work
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New data reveals how #OscarsSoWhite changed the Academy Awards
People of color are winning for off-camera work and in supporting roles, but the odds are longer for best actress and actor
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‘The Batman’ is great; its take on policing is not
There can be a thin line between hero and villain. Unfortunately, the latest from DC Films fails to grapple with these complicated issues.
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‘National Champions’ highlights growing cracks in the college football system
The concept of a title game boycott would work even better in the Final Four