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

 
1. Acknowledgment of Historical Injustices
 

• Reparations provide formal recognition of the harm caused by slavery and colonialism, which is essential for validating the experiences of affected communities. This acknowledgment serves as a step toward healing historical wounds by demonstrating that past…

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Elba’s portrayal of Okonkwo could also inspire a more complex understanding of African masculinity.

Okonkwo, as a character, embodies both strength and tragic vulnerability. Elba’s range as an actor offers the potential to explore these complexities in ways that resonate with contemporary audiences, dra…Read More

Lakoko ti ipilẹṣẹ ẹlẹyamẹya rẹ le jẹ koko-ọrọ, awọn ẹsun tẹsiwaju pe o gba awọn eroja aṣa dudu bi ẹṣọ kan, ti a sọ pe o yẹ awọn aṣa ati awọn ohun lati ọdọ awọn oṣere rap miiran ati awọn akọrin. 

Itan-akọọlẹ ti nlọ lọwọ yii ṣe afihan Drake gẹgẹbi eeya igba diẹ pẹlu…Read More