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Displaying all articles tagged:
Black Lives Matter
the library is open
June 19, 2024
Put Down the Juneteenth Ice Cream and Pick Up These 18 Books
A reading list for America’s latest greeting-card category.
By
Jordan Taliha McDonald
black lives matter
Jan. 31, 2022
Rest in Power
and the Performance of Black Death
Why was Jay-Z’s Trayvon Martin documentary so frustratingly hopeful?
By
Carvell Wallace
black lives matter
Jan. 31, 2022
The Misguided Empathy of Dana Schutz’s
Open Casket
The controversial painting of Emmett Till was equally clinical and tempestuous.
By
Kimberly Drew
book review
Nov. 10, 2021
The Sentence
Shows the Downside of Urgency
Louise Erdrich’s novel takes on the 2020 protests — and draws conclusions that feel dated already.
By
Jennifer Wilson
protest music
Sept. 24, 2021
Janelle Monáe Released a 17-Minute ‘Say Her Name (Hell You Talmbout)’
Featuring 16 other musicians and activists.
By
Justin Curto
protests
Apr. 23, 2021
Broadway Performers Condemn Scott Rudin, Industry Racism at Protest
“This industry is so far up Scott Rudin’s ass that we are at a point of no return.â€
By
Anne Victoria Clark
last night on late night
Apr. 20, 2021
Stephen Colbert Reacts to Derek Chauvin Verdict: ‘There Is More Work to Be Done’
“At least this one injustice was not compounded with indifference.â€
By
Charu Sinha
the industry
Apr. 20, 2021
Former HFPA President Called Black Lives Matter ‘Racist Hate Movement’ in Email
Phil Berk has now been expelled from the group.
By
Justin Curto
discourse
Feb. 16, 2021
Arsenio Hall on Hosting His Talk Show During the L.A. Riots: ‘I Was Twitter’
The comedian reflects on his powerful 1992 episode.
By
Zoe Haylock
chat room
Jan. 14, 2021
Braunwyn Windham-Burke Shook the
RHOC
Boat and She’d Do It Again
“It’s not fake; it’s not a story line — find something else.â€
By
Louis Peitzman
mmmnope
Nov. 10, 2020
Why Are Hanson Fans Turning Their Back on the Group?
It involves Black Lives Matter, an old Pinterest account, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
By
Justin Curto
you heard her
Oct. 13, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion Says ‘Protect Black Women’ Is Not Controversial in
NYT
Op-ed
“We deserve to be protected as human beings.â€
By
Zoe Haylock
emmys 2020
Sept. 21, 2020
Regina King Wears a Breonna Taylor T-Shirt to the 2020 Emmys
Both she and Uzo Aduba honored the 26-year-old during their acceptance speeches.
By
Chris Murphy
emmys 2020
Sept. 20, 2020
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Dedicates His Emmy to ‘All the Black Women’ In His Life
The actor won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series
By
Chris Murphy
play ball
Sept. 11, 2020
Chloe x Halle Perform Stunning Rendition of the National Anthem to Empty Stadium
The sisters wore T-shirts with images of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd during the performance.
By
Chris Murphy
cultural leeches
Sept. 3, 2020
Sigh, Another White Woman Has Been Exposed As Pretending to Be Black for Clout
This time it’s George Washington University professor Jessica Krug.
By
Chris Murphy
black lives matter
Aug. 16, 2020
Dolly Parton Talks Supporting Black Lives Matter, Dumping the Word ‘Dixie’
To use the singer’s own words, “Don’t be a dumbass.â€
By
Halle Kiefer
watch what happens hive
Aug. 10, 2020
Porsha Williams Hasn’t ‘Really Talked’ to the White
Housewives
About Activism
“Even though we’ve been in quarantine, I’ve been busy as hell!â€
By
Rebecca Alter
#sayhername
July 30, 2020
Oprah Honors Breonna Taylor on the Cover of
O
Mag
For the first time ever, Oprah won’t be on the cover.
By
Zoe Haylock
lawsuits
July 8, 2020
Renamed Band Lady A Is Suing Anita ‘Lady A’ White Over Use of the Name Lady A
Anita White has responded to the lawsuit, tweeting “no weapon formed against me shall prosper.â€
By
Chris Murphy
police violence
July 6, 2020
Andy Samberg Says
Brooklyn Nine-Nine ‘
Rethinking’ How to Make a Police Comedy
“We’re taking a step back, and the writers are all rethinking how we’re going to move forward, as well as the cast.â€
By
Halle Kiefer
improv
July 6, 2020
Groundlings Community Calls Out ‘Whitest Improv Institution’ in Open Letter
“If you honestly believe that black life matters, prove it by taking the steps to make them matter on your stages.â€
By
Megh Wright
vulture sports
July 2, 2020
NFL Plans To Play The Black National Anthem Before Games, But Only For One Week
The (gorgeous and powerful) ‘Lift Every Voice’ will be performed before the (boring and old) ‘Star Spangled Banner.’
By
Chris Murphy
vulture sports
July 2, 2020
Nothing Will Make You Happier Than Maya Moore Seeing Jonathan Irons Leave Prison
The WNBA star put her career on hold to support his case.
By
Justin Curto
extremely online
July 1, 2020
Kellyanne Conway’s Only Good Contribution to the World Is Her TikToker Daughter
She wants Trump gone and the cops who killed Breonna Taylor arrested.
By
Rebecca Alter
social justice?
July 1, 2020
Lili Reinhart Is Sorry About the Black Lives Matter Boob Thing
The actress posted a topless photo to “demand justice†for Breonna Taylor.
By
Devon Ivie
racism
June 29, 2020
Every Blackface Episode and Scene That’s Been Removed From Streaming So Far
Scrubs,
30 Rock,
The Office
,
It’s Always Sunny
, and the many other sitcoms that suddenly regret their blackface jokes.
By
Rebecca Alter
bet awards 2020
June 28, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion Welcomes All Hot Girls to Fury Road In Her BET Performance
Leaning all the way into the mask aesthetic.
By
Halle Kiefer
and another one
June 24, 2020
Kristen Bell Will Also No Longer Voice an Animated Black Character
Central Park
is taking a cue from
Big Mouth
and re-casting Bell’s character with a Black actress.
By
Chris Murphy
black lives matter
June 24, 2020
Jenny Slate Says She Will No Longer Voice an Animated Black Character
Big Mouth
will recast the role of Missy with a Black actor.
By
Megh Wright
black lives matter
June 24, 2020
Terry Crews Says
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Trashed 4 New Episodes Amid Protests
“We have to start over.â€
By
Devon Ivie
bronies
June 23, 2020
The Largest
My Little Pony
Fan Site Bans Your Horse-Crap Racist Fan Art
A popular site is changing its content policies.
By
Rebecca Alter
we have to stan
June 21, 2020
K-Pop Stans Successfully Sabotaged Trump’s Tulsa Rally
Along with TikTok users, they reserved hundreds of seats.
By
Charu Sinha
juneteenth
June 19, 2020
What’s So Funny About Being Black?
Nine comedians on how they find joy during traumatic times.
By
Taylor Garron
my single is dropping
June 19, 2020
Alicia Keys Drops Ballad ‘Perfect Way To Die’ Inspired by Police Brutality
The song is written from the perspective of a mother who lost her son to gun violence.
By
Chris Murphy
improv
June 18, 2020
Improv Communities Demand Theaters Address Systemic Racism
Performers from UCB, Second City, iO, and the Groundlings want to hold their theaters accountable.
By
Megh Wright
black lives matter
June 16, 2020
Beyoncé Demands ‘Swift’ Justice for Breonna Taylor in Letter to Attorney General
The AG’s office had the audacity to give her a “no comment.â€
By
Devon Ivie
black lives matter
June 12, 2020
Jay Pharoah Shares Security Video of LAPD Drawing Guns, Kneeling on His Neck
The actor describes how four police officers drew their guns on him, claiming he looked like a man they were searching for in the area.
By
Halle Kiefer
protest songs
June 12, 2020
YG Releases ‘FTP’ Video Filmed at Black Lives Matter Protest in Hollywood
He co-organized the L.A. protest on June 7.
By
Justin Curto
media digest
June 11, 2020
André Leon Talley on Anna Wintour: ‘She’s a Colonial Dame’
“I do not think she will ever let anything get in the way of her white privilege.â€
By
Charu Sinha
vulture lists
June 11, 2020
All the New Protest and Benefit Music Released in Response to Police Brutality
Including songs from Leon Bridges, Meek Mill, YG, and many more.
By
Justin Curto
black lives matter
June 11, 2020
White Celebrities Take Responsibility for Racism the Only Way They Know How
With a montage video.
By
Rebecca Alter
first person
June 11, 2020
Navigating Hollywood’s Creative Police State
#BlackLivesMatter protests are heading from the streets to Hollywood. But this time, it can’t be just a hashtag.
By
Mamoudou N'Diaye
#blacklivesmatter
June 10, 2020
NASCAR Bans Confederate Flags At All Races and Events
The decision was made after the only full time black NASCAR driver, Bubba Wallace, called for their removal.
By
Chris Murphy
black lives matter
June 9, 2020
Taylor Swift Tweets in Support of Black Lives Matter, Calls for Policy Change
“We need to elect people who will fight against police brutality and racism of any kind.â€
By
Justin Curto
george floyd protests
June 9, 2020
The Quiet Trauma of Watching Police Brutality on a Screen
A conversation with a psychologist about how violent footage can “absolutely†traumatize viewers.
By
Matt Zoller Seitz
police reform
June 9, 2020
Rihanna, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande Join Petition Calling for NY Police Reform
The open letter demands the repeal of statute 50-A, which shields police personnel files, including misconduct, from public scrutiny.
By
Halle Kiefer
theater
June 8, 2020
BIPOC Theater Artists Petition for Change: ‘We See You, White American Theater’
Co-signed by Cynthia Erivo, Billy Porter, Viola Davis, Leslie Odom Jr. and hundreds of other theater makers.
By
Halle Kiefer
improv
June 8, 2020
Black Second City Performers and Alums Demand Change in Open Letter
Amber Ruffin, Ashley Nicole Black, and Chris Redd are among them.
By
Megh Wright
black lives matter
June 8, 2020
Bryce Dallas Howard Thinks You Can Do Better Than Watching
The Help
“We can all go further,†the film’s star said.
By
Devon Ivie
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