BTS, ARMY And Black Lives Matter: The Value Of Fandom Meshing With Activism
MoniqueBTS gave $1 million to the grassroots organization Black Lives Matter to help combat police brutality and fight for modern…
The racial flaws of “Blade Runner: 2049”
Photo credit: Warner Bros. It’s been a long time coming, but I’m finally writing the second part to my Blade…
Short film “1745” uncovers slavery’s presence in 18th century Scotland
Photo credit: 1745film.com It’s often said that slavery didn't exist on the British Isles. But short film 1745 revisits a…
Cheddar Man and Nefertiti tell a tale of two different historical reconstructions
Diversity is a hot topic in all arenas, and that includes the world of forensic anthropology. This week, we've had…
For a “Man of the Woods,” Justin Timberlake is culturally rudderless
Cover art for Justin Timberlake's "Man of the Woods" album. Justin Timberlake is having a rough time. Much of it…
The difference between black football fans and white football fans
WireNew Orleans Saints fans cheer from the stands during a game against the Denver Broncos in 2016. Jeff Haynes/AP Photo…
Short film “Cross” highlights San Fernando Valley’s Filipino and Latino communities
The indie film industry seems to be where it's at when it comes to creating highly-inclusive stories, and Gerry Maravilla's…
Ruby Rhod and Bubble: Blackness in “The Fifth Element” and “Valerian”
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is coming out this month, and upon seeing Rihanna as the alluring…
“GLOW” Is An Unexpected Commentary on American Racism
When I watched Netflix's latest success, GLOW, what I expected was to see a faithful-to-the-ugly-'80s dramedy about the makings of real-life…
Racially insensitive casting: Zach McGowan as Ben Kanahele in “Ni’ihau”
Nerdy Asians/Twitter Another day, another whitewashing controversy. This one has been brewing for some days now, and it involves a…
