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Justin Clark and Kavita Jariwala converse on a park bench.

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June 14, 2024

‘Guy Friends’ Review: A Unique Perspective On Female Friendship

Bridgerton. (L to R) James Bryan as Nicky Mondrich, Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich, Ariella Warburton as Daisy Mondrich, Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich, Elias Amos as John Mondrich in episode 301 of Bridgerton. Cr. Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2024

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June 1, 2024

Why Shonda Rhimes Keeps The Mondriches On ‘Bridgerton’: A Critique Of Shondaland’s Representation Of Blackness In Romance

"Stop Asian Hate" preaches love and community amid ramped-up anti-Asian violence. Featured: Teddy Yoshikami. (Photo courtesy Perry Yung)

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May 13, 2024

Review: ‘Stop Asian Hate’ Spreads Message Of Love, Togetherness

Good Times (L to R) Jay Pharoah as Junior, Marsai Martin as Grey, Yvette Nicole Brown as Beverly, Gerald Anthony 'Slink' Johnson as Dalvin and JB Smoove as Reggie in Good Times. Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2024

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April 15, 2024

‘Good Times’ Is Inexplicable Hot Garbage. Be Warned.

Justice Smith and David Alan Grier in The American Society of Magical Negroes

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March 19, 2024

What ‘The American Society Of Magical Negroes’ Gets Wrong About Magical Negroes

The Swans of Harlem and author Karen Valby (photos courtesy of Penguin Random House)

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February 26, 2024

Karen Valby Gives Black Ballet Pioneers ‘The Swans Of Harlem’ Their Flowers In New Book

Images from Addams Family Values Thanksgiving play

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November 20, 2023

Re-Analyzing The ‘Addams Family Values’ Thanksgiving Scene, 30 Years Later

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November 13, 2023

Queer-Coded: It’s Not Homophobic To Say Korra And Asami’s Relationship Makes No Sense

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November 7, 2023

Monique Reviews: ‘Mickey Hardaway’ Doubles Down On Intensity With A Message (Slight Spoilers)

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November 6, 2023

How Does Douyin Makeup Look A Black Woman?