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Yes, A Black Woman Will Play The Little Mermaid: Get Over It

With its choice of Halle Bailey for the role, Disney is casting a more inclusive net

Jul 10, 2019

Yes, A Black Woman Will Play The Little Mermaid: Get Over It

Jul 10, 2019

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It’s Not Easy Keeping It Real

As a film critic of color, why shouldn’t I be allowed to express my honest opinion?

Jun 21, 2019

It’s Not Easy Keeping It Real

Jun 21, 2019

Monique Jones

In “BTS: Burn the Stage,” the K-Pop group reveals that they are just people, too

RM, J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, Suga, Jungkook and V–the boys that make up the K-pop supergroup BTS–want you to know that when you strip away the…

May 16, 2018

In “BTS: Burn the Stage,” the K-Pop group reveals that they are just people, too

May 16, 2018

Monique Jones

Being Asian in Hollywood: Actors, directors, and creators talk representation

Representation in Hollywood is an issue by itself, but Asian representation in Hollywood is near non-existent. With the state of Hollywood…

May 15, 2018

Being Asian in Hollywood: Actors, directors, and creators talk representation

May 15, 2018

Monique Jones

Being Latinx in Hollywood: Media creators talk representation

Latinx representation in Hollywood is something that seems to be suspiciously under the radar, even though it’s highly important, as the…

May 15, 2018

Being Latinx in Hollywood: Media creators talk representation

May 15, 2018

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Analyzing the discourse surrounding Donald Glover’s “This Is America”

By now, everyone and their mother has dissected Donald Glover’s “This is America.” The common threads have been reiterated over and over…

May 15, 2018

Analyzing the discourse surrounding Donald Glover’s “This Is America”

May 15, 2018

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“Vida” makes a bold step forward for Latinx narratives on television

Starz’s new drama, Vida, has its first episode posted to YouTube, giving us all a glimpse at what the series has in store. I watched the…

May 15, 2018

“Vida” makes a bold step forward for Latinx narratives on television

May 15, 2018

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BTS’ new single, “Singularity” impresses with its smooth R&B sound

In advance of their upcoming album Love Yourself: Tear, BTS has released their latest single, Singularity, featuring the vocal stylings of…

May 8, 2018

BTS’ new single, “Singularity” impresses with its smooth R&B sound

May 8, 2018

Monique Jones

Why I’m excited for “Crazy Rich Asians”

The trailer and poster for Crazy Rich Asians is here! I’m beyond stoked to finally see glimpses of this film, and I can’t wait until I can…

Apr 25, 2018

Why I’m excited for “Crazy Rich Asians”

Apr 25, 2018

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Passing the cultural buck, as demonstrated by Amy Schumer

The ongoing journey of becoming a better, more socially and culturally responsible person is tough. You’re bound to make a lot of mistakes…

Apr 16, 2018

Passing the cultural buck, as demonstrated by Amy Schumer

Apr 16, 2018

Monique Jones

Monique Jones

Entertainment journalist, blogger, & creator of JUST ADD COLOR (http://www.colorwebmag.com). Adding nuance to conversations about representation in pop culture.

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