The advent of social media has created an unparalleled precedent in the history of black-powered protests and popular movements. By providing means to distribute information, black voices have reached levels of expression that were inconceivable decades ago. But amidst the loud and desperate cries for justice, the most deafening noise of all is the silence …
It sounds like quite an obvious statement, but it bears repeating—the horror movie genre focuses on fear. A good horror film seeks to induce fear in its audience by playing through their fears, which takes them through an emotional journey as their bodies react to the fictional threat on screen. It mimics the “rush” of …
BLACKNESS IN THE HORROR FILM INDUSTRY: MONSTERS, VICTIMS, HEROES, AND CREATORS. Lire la suite »
It is time to talk about hair and what it entails. Starting from a sense of aesthetics, most men and women place value on personal appearance, and hair is a part of general grooming practice. Particularly for women, hair has historically quintessential been considered essential in regards to beauty, and they are subjected regularly to …
BLACK HAIR MATTERS: INTRODUCTION. DEFINING AFRO-TEXTURED HAIR. Lire la suite »
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