All in Op-Eds

Hollywood's Role In Making Black Lives Matter

In light of recent events, many are asking why certain institutions fail to see Black Americans as human beings. While that is not necessarily on the Black community to solve itself, it is apparent that we are in dire need of a radical realignment of public perceptions.

Simulated Blackness

Nina Simone's upcoming biopic begs a question: if darker-skinned actresses still aren't deemed fit to play the roles they are uniquely suited for, have we really come that far? 

Reason For Being

Every year, studios of all sizes put out slates of movies, undergo the pageantry of awards season and closely track box office receipts in an effort to fine-tune their future slates. There is a science to this art.