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My First Movie
Back in 2007, I wrote and directed this film at 17 to get into film school. Luckily, I got in. I shot this with a Canon camcorder from my grandmother, but ultimately did not attend.
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Trump’s White House is eerily reminiscent of the Red Scare of 1917
Progressives are outraged that America’s president represents fear, ignorance and the arrogance of white mediocrity. Donald Trump’s first year in office has been marked by tumultuous cabinet shakeups and firings, attacks on the free press, the rise of white nationalism,…
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How The Black Surfers Collective Is Cultivating New Black Wave Riders
Like in many other predominantly white sports, Black people have been surfing for ages. Since the 1940s, there have been a number of Black surfers redefining the sport in the United States, carving out a space that was typically devoid…
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The Impact Of Gentrification On Gullah-Geechee Culture In South Carolina
Gentrification is a dirty word tied to the increasing number of young, white adults moving into urban areas. They often push out older Black residents due to higher rent. However, gentrification isn’t limited to cities — it’s also rampant in the…
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How Two Siblings Used Their Mental Health Battles To Create A Resource For Teens In Need
Hannah Lucas, a 16-year-old high school student from Cummings, Georgia, has overcome a lot. At 15-years-old, she was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a chronic illness that causes one to faint. Her symptoms started between the ages of…
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Arrested Development’s Speech Thomas Shares His Hopes for Black People, Dishes on Band’s Latest Projects
The revolutionary hip-hop band Arrested Development broke down barriers 30 years ago by releasing positive albums dedicated to Black self-love, Afro-centric themes and the end to white supremacy across the diaspora. Co-founder and leader of the hit-making conscious rap group, Todd…
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Dui Jarrod’s ‘Unholy War’ Showcases Great Performances and Unapologetic Blackness
A Man Named Yves Playwright Dui Jarrod’s “Unholy War” is an incredible melodrama exploring the psyche of an emotionally damaged man as he tries to marry the woman of his dreams. Yves– portrayed by Cario George— is a man who…
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