Ain’t I a Mermaid?
It’s not only permissible, but praiseworthy, even important to see a Black Ariel in 2022.
A League of Our Own
Reboots and remakes are often derided by audiences who want something new. But sometimes, there really is a new spin on that ball.
The Imaginary War on White Men
Hey, white guys, here’s a tip: the moment you cast yourself as the victim of the story, all anyone else can hear are your fears about your own mediocrity.
This is one of the worst things a leader can say, and you can trust me on this.
This is one of the worst things a leader can say, and you can trust me on this.
Being a Better Ally is Not About You
Sharlyn Lauby, creator of HRBartender.com, sits down with DEI expert Eric Peterson for a candid conversation
Revenge of the Uncool Kids
Making most of America feel awful was exactly the counter-intuitive strategy that made Abercrombie & Fitch a towering success – for a time.
Love is (Not Color) Blind
I hope we’ll continue to see more interracial relationships on screen. It’s a good look, and a smart business move. But so far, the look is all surface and no substance.
Sounds About White
Using a loaded phrase like “Critical Race Theory” as a catch-all for anything about race learned in a classroom that might make a white student uncomfortable makes it easier to fight.
The Fight Isn’t Over
The movement to protect white people’s feelings from objective truth is downright Orwellian, and it should motivate all Americans to action.
Remembering Larry Kramer
Larry Kramer died on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. He was an activist, playwright, provocateur, essayist, and a loud-mouthed son-of-a-bitch. He was 84 years old.
White-colored Goggles
Everything I see is through the lens of Whiteness. I can't ever know for sure what other folks see -- but I can make the attempt.