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Jeffrey Wright stars as Thelonious "Monk" Ellison in American Fiction. Claire Folger/Orion Releasing LLC In the satirical film American Fiction, a frustrated writer named Thelonious "Monk" Ellison (played by Jeffrey Wright) can't get his latest book published because editors say it's not "Black" enough. Monk's editors want clichéd stories about Black life — something screenwriter and director Cord Jefferson says he experienced first-hand as a writer in Hollywood. "People would […]

Netflix is gearing up to launch an animated reboot of the beloved classic show "Good Times." This fresh iteration is set to bring new life to the iconic series, blending nostalgia with contemporary storytelling. Renowned creative minds, Ranada Shepard and Carl Jones, join forces as co-creators, infusing the series with their unique vision. Deadline.com provides an inside look at what to expect from this much-anticipated reboot. A Talented Creative Team […]

Anime, a vibrant and influential medium from Japan, has crossed cultural boundaries, resonating deeply with diverse audiences worldwide. Particularly notable is its profound impact within the Black community, a theme explored in Justin Roblero's documentary "Shades of Otaku," which just kicked off a crowdfunding campaign. I recently wrote about a similar topic the interaction of Anime and Black culture in an article titled "Anime, Art, Beats & Sake: The Intersection […]

Updated December 6, 2023 at 5:49 PM ET Emmitt Glynn teaches to a group of Baton Rouge Magnet High School students on Jan. 30, in Baton Rouge, La. On Wednesday, the College Board released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, months after the nonprofit testing company came under intense scrutiny for engaging with conservative critics. Stephen Smith/AP The College Board has released the updated […]

Darryl George, 18, will spend the remainder of the year in in-school suspension, extending a punishment that was first imposed in August over his hairstyle that district officials maintain violates their dress code policy. Michael Wyke/AP A Black high school student in Texas who was suspended for more than a month for wearing a natural hairstyle returned to regular classes this week after spending more than a month at an […]