Karinda Dobbins talks ‘making intersectionality funny’
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In her bits, Dobbins frequently discusses her experiences as a Black, gay comic; she remains conscious of the burden of representation that she upholds.
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America, listen to your comedians
Off the Beat
Free speech in India is, to put it mildly, restricted. I used to think that being a journalist in India was the most terrifying job to do.
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With summer fast approaching, the next couple of months are the perfect opportunity for you to branch out and expand your knowledge!
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2019 Academy Awards walks shaky line between diversity and tradition
Though the show featured some pleasantly surprising wins and an impressive number of awards given to artists of color, the moments we could champion were quickly snuffed out by those that disappointed.
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With Sand Van Roy’s sexual assault allegations against French filmmaker Luc Besson, sexual assault in Hollywood and #MeToo is back in the media’s attention.
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“Breaking Big” looks into prominent figures in such varied fields as entertainment, politics, fashion and sports through a humanizing lens.
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We spend the majority of our lives studying and therefore it’s imperative to take some breaks — so why not fill those breaks with lots of laughs?
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Vince Staples stakes claim for West Coast trap throne with sophomore album ‘Big Fish Theory’
Big Fish Theory, Staples claims, is meant to mean something different to everyone who experiences the 36-minute exploration into the impact of success — but what does it mean to him?
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Empathy, authenticity and resonance in ‘Moonlight’: why its Best Picture win transcends representation
Black and LGTBQ+ excellence and existence are facts, regardless of whether the Academy chooses to recognize them or not. But for the millions of people who haven’t seen “Moonlight,” the Academy has conferred onto it a seal that proclaims it essential watching, and that will make a difference.
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Numbers can’t tell us everything
While there are many lessons to take away from the election of Donald Trump, one is that numbers can lie.
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