Advocacy

Hollywood’s Definition of a “Pretty Black Girl”

Sources: Touchstone Pictures, ATTN, People, Oscars, BET, Huffington Post, Newsweek, OWN, MGM, ABC and Disney Channel Music: “CRZY” by Kehlani   DAMN. Kendrick Lamar is sitting at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 with his latest album released this year, which encapsulated not only rising stardom, but also black masculinity. But the socially cognizant artist once problematically sang about having some… Continue reading Hollywood’s Definition of a “Pretty Black Girl”

Research

Zoë Kravitz Craves Racial Blending in Hollywood

Source: The Guardian   In an interview with The Guardian, Zoë Kravitz details her racialized experiences in Hollywood through the casting descriptions for big movies and TV show productions. Coming from an African American and Jewish family, Kravitz knows what it’s like being in a multifarious environment. Her qualifications as an actress, paired with her diverse… Continue reading Zoë Kravitz Craves Racial Blending in Hollywood