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‘Power Rangers’ Alum Responds To Writer Who Called Black & Yellow Rangers Casting “A Mistake”
Despite the perception of racial insensitivity in his casting, Walter Emanuel Jones is proud to have originated the role of ...
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Was Gatsby Actually Black? As Novel Turns 100, One East Bay English Class Makes the Case
The discourse over Gatsby’s race has been ongoing for years. Janet Savage, a California writer and attorney, released her ...
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'Unwavering dedication': UNC's first Black full professor dies at age 89
Frank Brown, a distinguished professor, author, scholar and former dean of UNC's School of Education died in March, leaving a ...
Lights, Camera, Truth: The Power Of The Black Lead
Shola Lynch and Reginald Hudlin turn the lens on Hollywood’s Black A-listers in a documentary for AppleTV+ Number One On The Call Sheet.
'Power Rangers' writer calls casting Black, Asian actors as Black and Yellow Rangers a 'mistake'
Decades after the show remade pop culture, a key writer behind "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" is admitting some casting calls were a mistake.
'Black Panther' Director on How Chadwick Boseman Inspired New Film
Black Panther director Ryan Coogler has opened up about the death of star Chadwick Boseman during an interview on The ...
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Mr Burton review - modest film about the birth of an extraordinary talent
Many know that the actor Richard Burton began life as a miner’s son called Richard Jenkins. Not so many are aware of the reason he changed his name. This film directed by Marc Evans explains how it ...