Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the health crisis has been particularly hard on students trying to continue their education. Despite this, many have continued on and have managed to obtain their degrees. One Black woman managed not only to get her doctoral degree but made history in the process. Dr. Shamaria …
Read More »Zendaya & John David Washington's New Film ‘Malcolm & Marie’
Zendaya and John David Washington have joined forces for a new film titled Malcolm & Marie, which hits Netflix on February 5. According to Deadline, the romantic drama is written and directed by Sam Levinson who is also the creator of Euphoria, which stars Zendaya and earned her a Primetime …
Read More »West Virginia Lawmaker Who Recorded Himself Breaking Into the Capitol Faces Criminal Charge
Photo: Jon Cherry (Getty Images) Hey, real quick, remember the West Virginia lawmaker we recorded himself breaking into the Capitol during the failed coup on Wednesday? Well, ol’ boy is now facing a criminal charge. It turns out recording and identifying yourself while committing a crime probably isn’t the move. …
Read More »Regina King Can Do It All With ‘One Night in Miami’
Regina King holds four Emmys, an Oscar, and a Golden Globe for her acting work, but with her latest project, One Night in Miami…, she ventures into the world of directing for the big screen helping to guide a seductive, highly satisfying film. King is as confident and assured a …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic Daily</em>: The Week in Review
Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. MIKE THEILER / REUTERS Impeachment calls grow. Donald Trump has been banned from Twitter (justifiably so). …
Read More »Black Mayors Point Out Trump’s Hypocrisy During BLM Marches
The riot at the U.S.Capitol on Tuesday (Jan. 6), is having repercussions not only in Washington D.C., but all across the country. Juxtapositions are being drawn between how police reacted to the mostly white insurrectionists compared to how those who participated in the massive demonstrations last year were treated. Many …
Read More »Meagan Good Says She Was Moved By God To Direct New Film, ‘If Not Now, When?’
After decades on the big screen, Meagan Good is making a name for herself behind the camera with her latest project, “If Not Now, When?” The film—which is now available in theaters, on digital, and on-demand—marks Good’s co-directorial debut alongside actress Tamara LaSeon Bass. In addition to directing the film, Good …
Read More »Some Good-Ass Games at Good-Ass Prices for a Totally Normal, Not at All Horrific Week
Photo: Art24 (Shutterstock) Uhhhhhh. Thank God it’s Friday? I can’t lie, it feels a little odd writing about video games considering that a failed coup just occurred two days prior and left multiple people dead. To be frank, it’s a fucking lot to think about. I don’t begrudge anyone who …
Read More »It’s About Damn Time: Donald Trump Permanently Banned From Twitter
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Read More »The Superhero Fantasies of Trump’s Mob
In the rioters’ world, of course, right and wrong have custom definitions. Their insurrection was against reality itself. Every day, the “stop the steal” cause became more far-fetched: State and national legislators, courts at every level, foreign observers, media watchdogs, and Donald Trump’s own Justice Department all determined that Joe …
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