Ironic masculinity rules in harem-type anime.
What We Can Learn About Men Through (Problematic) Anime
Though I enjoy the art-form as a fan, I’m often left ambivalent towards some of its sexist tropes.
Though I enjoy the art-form as a fan, I’m often left ambivalent towards some of its sexist tropes.
What Stephen King Got Wrong About ‘Diversity’ and ‘Quality’
For creators from diverse backgrounds, there are plenty of obstacles in the way of success.
For creators from diverse backgrounds, there are plenty of obstacles in the way of success.
Your Broken iPhone Is a Climate Change Issue
A gadget lover’s guide to doing our part to help stem the tide of e-waste.
A gadget lover’s guide to doing our part to help stem the tide of e-waste.
Go See the Film ‘Just Mercy’
A powerful and thought-provoking true story, “Just Mercy” follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his history-making battle for justice.
A powerful and thought-provoking true story, “Just Mercy” follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his history-making battle for justice.
Disagree With Stephen A. Smith but Questioning His Blackness Is Corny
It’s okay to disagree with him on certain issues. But questioning folk’s blackness is a tactic that needs to be buried for good.
It’s okay to disagree with him on certain issues. But questioning folk’s blackness is a tactic that needs to be buried for good.
The Pain of Poverty in ‘Burning Cane’
Directed by Phillip Youmans while still in his teens, Burning Cane is a film that looks into the private struggles of folks in poor, rural Louisiana cane country.
Directed by Phillip Youmans while still in his teens, Burning Cane is a film that looks into the private struggles of folks in poor, rural Louisiana cane country.
What Scorsese Gets Wrong About Marvel Films
He likens Marvel films to “theme parks”.
He likens Marvel films to “theme parks”.
‘Dolemite Is My Name’
The signifying monkey and the black comedic tradition.
The Signifying Monkey and the Black Comedic Tradition.
Getting Cash for Our Data Could Actually Make Things Worse
Microsoft researchers suggest ‘data dignity’ will create a better digital society, but experts disagree.
Microsoft researchers suggest ‘data dignity’ will create a better digital society, but experts disagree.
The Hidden Racism of Linking Video Games to Gun Violence
A new study shows how racial stereotypes factor into the impulse to blame video games for mass shootings.
A new study shows how racial stereotypes factor into the impulse to blame video games for mass shootings.
Thinking of Baldwin in the Era of MAGA
Relfections on the influence of James Baldwin.
Relfections on the influence of James Baldwin.
#SurvivingRKelly and the Robbing of Black Girlhood
How much is a song worth?
How much is a song worth?
Facebook Needs Fewer Engineers, More Professors
To combat trolls and fake news, the tech giant needs people who understand human behavior.
To combat trolls and fake news, the tech giant needs people who understand human behavior.
The Warring Worlds of ‘The Hate U Give’
A battle between two worlds seeking justice and reconciliation.
A battle between two worlds seeking justice and reconciliation.
The Decline of Christian America from the Christian Left Perspective
You can't love God and hate your brother.
You can’t love God and hate your brother.