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Marvel Criticized for Lack of Black Superhero Films
Marvel's Black fanbase is calling out the cinematic universe for its alleged maltreatment of Black-led projects. Wonder Man was recently canceled despite lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II receiving an Emmy nomination and a second season being in development. The Blade remake starring Mahershala Ali was also scrapped after years of delays. This cancellation joins a troubling pattern including the discontinuation of Luke Cage, Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur, Armor Wars, and Secret Invasion, alongside concerns about the sidelining of Black characters like Monica Rambeau and the new Captain America direction.
MOVIES & TV
Black Comic Book Heroes: 10 Iconic Debut Covers
Jim Bennett Happy National Comic Book Day! To all our fellow Blerds out there and those who love us, we know diving into the pages of a good comic book at the end of the day is all it takes to make things right. Even though any day can be the right occasion
CULTURE
TV Sex Scenes In Comics: Mainstream Concerns For Peacemaker and Twisted Metal
TV sex scenes in Twisted Metal and Peacemaker Season 2 break parent trust in superhero brands, raising cultural worries about BIPOC representation.
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NY Fashion Week Street Style Looks | The Root
New York Fashion Week took over the city from Sept. 10-15, but the style wasn't limited to the runway. Fashion enthusiasts stepped out in bold looks, color-coordinated ensembles and creative styling that showed just how much personality New Yorkers are packing into their outfits this season. While designers held it down indoors, The Root hit the pavement to scope out the stylish looks New Yorkers were serving up.
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Birmingham Church Bombing: Four Girls Killed 1963
Martin Luther King Jr. described Birmingham as probably the most thoroughly segregated city in the United States. The city earned the nickname Bombingham after at least 21 bombings targeted Black homes and churches in the eight years leading up to 1963. Yet none resulted in fatalities until September 15, 1963, when a bomb exploded at the 16th Street Baptist Church, killing four young girls during Youth Day.
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Chris Brown Slams Texas Rep. Over Apology
Chris Brown is slamming Texas State Representative Venton Jones after he apologized for honoring the singer amid backlash. The singer is pissed at Jones for apologizing for appearing on stage with Chris to announce that Chris had been placed in the Congressional Record for his musical and entertainment achievements, along with Usher. Jones made the apology Tuesday on Don Lemon's show after the politician caught heat for honoring a woman abuser, as you know, Brown was convicted of physically abusing Rihanna in 2009.
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Shamea’s Graphic Love Scene in New TUBI Movie
Producer Todd Tucker directed a graphic, explicit scene for a Tubi movie featuring newly minted peach-holder Shamea Morton getting extremely intimate with famed Atlanta exotic dancer and actor Bolo the Entertainer, causing tension in her marriage to wealthy businessman Gerald Mwangi.
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Black Designers Shine at New York Fashion Week
As New York Fashion Week ends, Black designers made sure our influence was felt from the runway to the front row. Familiar heavyweights like LaQuan Smith and Sergio Hudson showcased their latest looks for the Spring/Summer 2027 season, alongside rising stars, including Rachel Scott's Diotima, Keith Herron's Advisry and Jakarie Whitaker's Hikari no Yami.