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BLK INK focuses on the relationship of BIPOC with various forms of media, especially the written word.

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Finding Representation in Jurassic Park

Finding Representation in Jurassic Park

An unironic love letter to the “raptor girl” from The Lost World.

Jul 6, 2021

I’m Tired of Black Characters with White Hair

I’m Tired of Black Characters with White Hair

Sorry, Storm…But we need to move past this obsession with white hair and light eyes, especially when it concerns Black and brown…

Sep 9, 2020

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Janelle Monáe and the Art of Putting Queer Black Womanhood to Music

Janelle Monáe and the Art of Putting Queer Black Womanhood to Music

How she gets it right when so many others fall short

Nov 14, 2021

3 Fiction Genres That Have Impacted Me as a Black Queer Woman

3 Fiction Genres That Have Impacted Me as a Black Queer Woman

Sub-genres I started reading that changed my worldview

Oct 31, 2021

Dave Chappelle’s Latest Special ‘The Closer’ Leaves Everything Wide Open

Dave Chappelle’s Latest Special ‘The Closer’ Leaves Everything Wide Open

We didn’t really get much closure at all.

Oct 10, 2021

These Are the 4 Things It Takes to Win in ‘Squid Game’

These Are the 4 Things It Takes to Win in ‘Squid Game’

Netflix’s latest hit reveals the keys to escaping the lowest layer of capitalist hell.

Oct 9, 2021

I Redesigned Black Feminist Book Covers

I Redesigned Black Feminist Book Covers

A new look for bell hooks’ books.

Sep 30, 2021

Why All Representation in Media is Flawed

Why All Representation in Media is Flawed

Stop looking for perfection — you will never find it.

Sep 30, 2021

Why You Should Be Critical of the Things You Love

Why You Should Be Critical of the Things You Love

4 simple guidelines to help you look at your favorite shows, movies, and books with a critical lens

Jul 19, 2021

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