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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.
KLB Finch
Jul 6, 2021
Give ‘Insecure’ Its Flowers
Give ‘Insecure’ Its Flowers
The Golden Globes Snub of The Year
Cholia 'Lia' Johnson
Feb 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…
Casira Copes
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
Casira Copes
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
Casira Copes
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.
Lena
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.
Casira Copes
Oct 9, 2021
I Redesigned Black Feminist Book Covers
I Redesigned Black Feminist Book Covers
A new look for bell hooks’ books.
Casira Copes
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.
Casira Copes
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
Casira Copes
Jul 19, 2021
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