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Hasaan Has Portland Looking Funny in the Light

The series critiques misguided progressive actions towards marginalized communities, showcasing the disconnect between intention and impact.
Hasaan's identity in a predominantly white city serves as a lens for exploring social justice themes.
The show portrays daily life experiences in Portland through a satirical video game framework.

Theaster Gates' 'The Gift and The Renege' Exhibition Brings Provocative Art to CAMH | stupidDOPE

CAMH showcases critical art that challenges societal norms and promotes conversations about social justice and the Black experience through Theaster Gates' powerful exhibit.

Hasaan Has Portland Looking Funny in the Light

The series critiques misguided progressive actions towards marginalized communities, showcasing the disconnect between intention and impact.
Hasaan's identity in a predominantly white city serves as a lens for exploring social justice themes.
The show portrays daily life experiences in Portland through a satirical video game framework.

Theaster Gates' 'The Gift and The Renege' Exhibition Brings Provocative Art to CAMH | stupidDOPE

CAMH showcases critical art that challenges societal norms and promotes conversations about social justice and the Black experience through Theaster Gates' powerful exhibit.
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'Nickel Boys' Is an Artful Apparition of Betrayed Black Youth

The article highlights the unique storytelling in recent dramas about the Black experience, showcasing the emotional weight and historical context of films like Nickel Boys.

The 44 Percent: Brownsville works to become city, Daymond John offers advice in Miami, Katt Williams

The resilience and perseverance of Black entrepreneurs are crucial for success, illustrated by Daymond John's journey and his interactions with emerging business owners.

The Unfinished Business of Regret

Unfinished business in the Black community reflects systemic barriers and historical interruptions, impacting aspirations and identities.

Alvin Ailey, the Man and the Mind Behind the Unapologetic Sparkle

Alvin Ailey transformed American dance, creating a cultural legacy that resonates beyond his life, blending diverse influences and empowering Black artists.
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The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin audiobook review powerful essays from the civil rights frontline

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin examines the Black experience and racial injustice in the US during the civil rights movement.

Opinion | Dancing on the Rooftops of New York in a Rediscovered Short Film

Louis Johnson faced racism in the ballet world.
Louis Johnson's work reflects the Black experience during the civil rights movement.

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin audiobook review powerful essays from the civil rights frontline

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin examines the Black experience and racial injustice in the US during the civil rights movement.

Opinion | Dancing on the Rooftops of New York in a Rediscovered Short Film

Louis Johnson faced racism in the ballet world.
Louis Johnson's work reflects the Black experience during the civil rights movement.
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Bobby Bermea: A 'Spear' in the heart of racial reckoning

Smith and Nesbitt aim to center the conversation on white supremacy and the responsibility of white people to address it.
The play Spear explores the spiritual struggle of three young Irish men confronted with their own insecurities when a Black friend achieves international acclaim.

Jodi Hunt's layered designs usher a wealth of Black expression into view

Jodi Hunt's designs are rich in symbols of the Black experience.
She utilizes hand-drawn elements, painted textures, and scanned materials in her designs.

In Xavier Scott Marshall's black-and-white imagery his family and friends play religious figures throughout colonial history

Xavier Scott Marshall's photographs depict a staged world that is a cultural and aesthetic reconstruction.
His work reclaims divinity and traces the Black experience through periods by taking cues from modern Black life.

The 15th Annual AAFCA Awards Announces Award Recipients | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The winners of the 15th Annual AAFCA Awards have been announced.
The AAFCA Awards recognize exceptional achievements in film and television.

San Francisco Giants' Legend Willie Mays Dies at 93 | KQED

Willie Mays, a baseball legend, passed away at 93. Black Humboldt is expanding Juneteenth celebrations to encompass the Black experience on California's North Coast.
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