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One of the more interesting, though hardly unexpected developments to accompany Django Unchained's release has been the peculiar predicament it has created for blacks who like to think of themselves as progressive or forward-thinking.
At this point, I care not whether you agree or disagree, are on #teamSpike or #teamTarantino, I'm just pleased slave narrative is getting so much press.
This weekend the news that came out of the BET award show about the altercation between the rapper using my name "Rick Ross" and "Young Jeezy" can only be described as disappointing. These are not fighters, they are entertainers, as much as they build their image on criminality - it is still an image.
Not exactly fireworks but definitely a lot of sparkle. With the exception of some unanswered questions it generates during the film, I thought Sparkle was pretty good.
Red Hook Summer is nowhere near Spike Lee's best film, but it feels like his most personal theatrical work in a decade or so.
In the history of American television, there aren't too many characters that deserve an obituary -- but Sherman Hemsley's George Jefferson most definitely does.
There is often an asterisk assigned to the media's portrayal of black achievement, to diminish it, even though there is no evidence of impropriety.
I want to applaud African-American LGBT authors of 2011/2012. I have been traveling all over the U.S.A., and here are some of the most notable books...
Marley is a welcome documentary, one that celebrates Bob Marley's spirit, his genius and his influence. If it errs on the side of hagiography, well, at least it gives us glimpses of previously unseen Marley performances.
Good Self/Bad Self beautifully intertwines practical self-help tools with riveting insight into some of Judy Smith's high-profile cases.
I don't like Steve Harvey -- yes, I said it. To be more precise, since I've never met the man personally, I don't like what Steve Harvey represents.
Hip hop, what a wonderful creation. What a great contribution to humanity. How many people have been encouraged by hip hop culture and rap music? Billions, I'm sure. As a Christian hip hop artist, I understand it's amazing reach.
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