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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 […]