Intro to Our Juneteenth Edition of Black Writers Week 2025
A brief intro to this year’s Juneteenth edition of Black Writers Week and a portal to all of today’s content.
Black Writers Week
The Glorious Year of Morgan Freeman
On the year when we knew for sure that Morgan Freeman was special.
Blood and Soap Bubbles on the Surface of Netflix’s “The Waterfront”
“Melrose Place” on the seas.
Then They Will Learn: The Truth Behind Juneteenth
A personal reflection on the history and meaning of Juneteenth.
Transformative Third Season of HBO’s “The Gilded Age” Dazzles and Delights
The seriousness of this season has transformed the show for good.
50 Years Later, Cooley High Is Still Alive
A look back on the 50th anniversary of Cooley High.
“Zola,” “Anora,” and the DEI Mirage
A look at how Zola was ignored while Anora was awarded.
Myrin New’s Masterclass in Modern Black Tech Entrepreneurship
An interview with Myrin New, head of MyNew Technologies.
On the Renewed and Continuing Necessity of “Exterminate All the Brutes”
“Exterminate All the Brutes” is a documentary unafraid to meet emotion with emotion, because emotion ranks among fascism’s most powerful and effective tools.
Willie Mays: The Greatest to Ever Play
On the legendary ball player who changed the face of baseball.
Albany Road Interview: Christine Swanson and Renée Elise Goldsberry
Director and screenwriter Christine Swanson talks to the acclaimed actress and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry about her career and their latest collaboration, “Albany Road.”
It’s About Reshaping: David Kirkman on Underneath: The Children of the Sun
With his film “Underneath: The Children of the Sun,” David Kirkman is reimagining Afrofuturism.
Marvel’s Black Villain Era
Almost every MCU villain in 2023 was Black. Why? And what does that mean for the MCU going forward?
Black Out: The Disappearance of Black Couples in Advertising
On how rarely we see Black couples in TV advertising.
What is the Dune of Your Dreams: Holding Time and Space for Quinta, Ego, Maya, Kristen, Michelle, and Renée
Fancasting the sci-fi franchise dreams of The Hollywood Reporter’s Emmy Roundtable.
The Shield vs. The Wire
A look at how two of the most acclaimed cop shows of all time handled their Black characters.
