Arturo / http://www.racialicious.com

Racebending and other Asian-American Groups Speak Up Against Akira Whitewashing

Racebending and other Asian-American Groups Speak Up Against Akira Whitewashing
Earlier this week, Racebending – the group who organized the boycott against 2010′s Last Airbender film – sent letters to the studios behind the upcoming Akira movie adaptation, following reports that the movie, based upon Katsuhiro Otomo’s iconic manga ... Read More...

Ronnie / http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com

Interview with the Author: Sophia A. Nelson (Black Woman Redefined)

When Sophia A. Nelson told Lamar and I that she was writing Black Woman Redefined: Dispelling Myths and Discovering Fulfillment in the Age of Michelle Obama, I thought finally someone that truly cares about the lives of black women is going to set the record straight.  Sophia A. . . . ... Read More...

Ben Lampin / http://smokingsection.uproxx.com

Action Bronson – “Barry Horowitz” Video

Hip-Hop and wrestling have had a unique, varied relationship in the past, from Curt Hennig’s oh-so-eloquent “Rap Is Crap” – a reaction to Master P’s presence in WCW, a partnership best forgotten by the world – to Three 6 Mafia creating a new theme song for Mark ... Read More...

Ben Lampin / http://smokingsection.uproxx.com

DJ Kay Slay Feat. JR Writer, Jon Connor, Reek Da Villian & Jae Millz – “Wanna Be Right”

True to form, DJ Kay Slay brought three New York rhymers together to flex a little skill on “Wanna Be Right,” the most recent release from his upcoming tape Strength Of A Gesture. J.R. Writer, Reek Da Villian and Jae Millz all sharpened their respective pens, ready to take part in the . ... Read More...

Sergio / http://www.shadowandact.com

Spring black film series at DOC Films at U of Chicago

Starting this week during the spring quarter on every Tuesday until May 31st, the DOC Film Society at the University of Chicago will screen a black film series of mainly rarely seen Hollywood produced black films and independently made “race” movies of the 1940′s: White on . . . ... Read More...

Keith / http://ariesrules.blogspot.com

Dessert Flower

I love independent cinema. I love Black independent cinema even more. Here in Philadelphia, we have a chain of theatres called simply "The RITZ"...Their slogan used to be -"Movies to talk about." At one of these movie houses you can see a movie filmed in The U.K. , Ireland, Japan, France,Spain . ... Read More...

J. Tinsley / http://smokingsection.uproxx.com

The Dynasty’s Final Hours

All I need is the love of my crew/The whole industry can hate me, I thugged my way through… Every artist with an inkling of buzz relates their presence to a “movement,” yet the creation of Dame’s hustle, Jay-Z’s talent and Biggs’ backing fit the description . . . ... Read More...

Prince Toddy English / http://sirtoddyenglish.blogspot.com

Pretty Girl Rock: Don't Hate Them Because They're BEAUTIFUL!

Pretty Girl Rock: Don
Dear Friends: Yours truly may be a gay but I know a beautiful woman when I see one! Honey, beauty is truth and truth is beauty. Therefore, this post is dedicated to my FAVORITE beauty icons in: music, modeling, movies, and overall entertainment. First of all, before we begin, only TRUE beauties . . ... Read More...