Entertainment
Marvel’s White Problem
November 19, 2016
Marvel’s White Problem
Marvel’s many new films and television shows easily afford them opportunities to turn some of their older, and frankly more…
My Thanks to Solange: Continuing the Mental Health Discussion
November 7, 2016
My Thanks to Solange: Continuing the Mental Health Discussion
Solange’s newest album, “A Seat at the Table,” is an album full of references to her struggles with mental wellness,…
Mulan: A Call for Representation
November 6, 2016
Mulan: A Call for Representation
“Mulan” told me that I, as well as my culture, had just as much value as any other I’d seen…
(Women) Celebrities are People, Too!
October 26, 2016
(Women) Celebrities are People, Too!
After being robbed at gunpoint just over two weeks ago, Kim Kardashian deserves trust and support from us not simply…
Why “Zootopia” is the Societal Critique Americans Need to See
June 13, 2016
Why “Zootopia” is the Societal Critique Americans Need to See
While art is transformative, it by no means provides absolute salvation. “Zootopia” is not the solution to these problems, but…
Shonda Rhimes: A Champion of Racial and Gender Diversity in American Television
May 26, 2016
Shonda Rhimes: A Champion of Racial and Gender Diversity in American Television
Shonda Rhimes has achieved a truly representative and diverse range of characters through Non-Traditional casting and a steadfast dedication to…
“I Could Do This All Day”: A Critical Analysis of “Civil War”
May 22, 2016
“I Could Do This All Day”: A Critical Analysis of “Civil War”
While generally well-received, "Captain America: Civil War" was ultimately (and unsurprisingly) disappointing in some aspects, continuing Marvel Studios’ pattern of…
Hello, My Name is Doris: A Fresh, Coming-of-Age Film
May 11, 2016
Hello, My Name is Doris: A Fresh, Coming-of-Age Film
Why is “Doris” any different from a long history of large age gaps in movies? It stands out because the…
Your Recipe to LEMONADE
May 4, 2016
Your Recipe to LEMONADE
A guide to the best Beyoncé think pieces since the last two weeks.
The CW: Dare to Defy (Tropes) and The 100
May 1, 2016
The CW: Dare to Defy (Tropes) and The 100
The main issues with "The 100" are queerbaiting, the mistreatment of minorities, both through the cast and the characters on…