This act of unilateral decision-making not only denied Africans the right to self-governance but also imposed foreign political structures that disrupted indigenous governance systems, cultures, and economic autonomy.

This moment institutionalized racial capitalism, where Africa’s w…Read More

Agreed!

The under-recognition of Hounsou’s talent, as evidenced by the Academy’s oversight of his performance in Blood Diamond, underscores the biases that shape award nominations. His comment about being perceived as “just off the boat” reveals an insidious form of racism that dismisses African actors as outsiders, reg…Read More

Djimon Hounsou’s candid discussion of his financial struggles and experiences with systemic racism in Hollywood reveals uncomfortable truths about an industry that frequently touts its progressiveness but often fails to reflect those ideals in practice.

Hollywood’s compensation structures often favor those who fit into its narrow def…Read More