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iHeartMedia and Charlamagne tha God to launch Black podcast network

September 22, 2020December 10, 2021 Anthony

Recently, news came that a new Black-oriented podcast network is being launched by two big names: Charlamagne tha God and iHeartMedia. The network, “the Black

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The Backstagers and the Theater of the Ancients
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Comic review: “The Backstagers”

September 11, 2020December 10, 2021 Anthony

A review of the graphic novel and prose novel series “The Backstagers.”

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AJ and Magnus webcomic cast
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Comic review: “AJ & Magnus”

August 10, 2020December 10, 2021 Anthony

A review of “AJ & Magnus,” a webcomic by Bryan and Simon Steel about a gay couple, their energetic son, and their pet dog.

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Hero Elementary
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Cartoon review: “Hero Elementary”

July 31, 2020December 10, 2021 Anthony

A review of the PBS animated series “Hero Elementary,” about a group of super-powered kids attending a school for superheroes.

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John Lewis
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A look at appearances of John Lewis in media

July 29, 2020December 10, 2021 Anthony

A look at appearances and depictions of the late Congress member and civil rights icon John Lewis in media, including comics and animation.

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Hair Love
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“Hair Love” animated series to launch on HBO Max

July 10, 2020December 10, 2021 Anthony

Matthew A. Cherry’s Oscar-winning animated short “Hair Love” is receiving even more attention. News came this week that the short’s characters are receiving their own

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HBO Max on tablet
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HBO Max places a disclaimer on “Gone With the Wind”

June 29, 2020December 10, 2021 Anthony

HBO Max has made the news yet again in its short existence. This time, it’s related to (in my opinion) one of the few strong

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BLM protest in Minneapolis
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Media outlets and Black Lives Matter tweets

June 3, 2020May 4, 2022 Anthony

A look at how media companies handled Twitter tweets for the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Lightning Lad and Black Lightning figures
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Why do so many Black superheroes have electrical powers?

January 16, 2019February 7, 2022 Anthony

Black superheroes with electrical powers has become a well-known cliche. I look at possible reasons why so many Black heroes have this power.

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Minorities in cartoons: “Milo Murphy’s Law”

April 27, 2017December 10, 2021 Anthony

This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Milo Murphy’s Law,” a series that airs on Disney XD. “Milo” debuted in 2016. Background The series focuses

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