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Covers:  TV criticism, TV recaps, movie reviews, movie analysis, social media culture, movie/TV interviews
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Writer of race and culture in media at JUST ADD COLOR (http://colorwebmag.com/). Former Entertainment Community blog contributor. Currently writing for Tor.com, Nerds of Color, and Black Girl Nerds. I love recapping and reviewing TV and movies, and I love exploring the ties between entertainment, representation, and social justice.

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What I Want From Chester Tam's Upcoming Rom-Com Film

What I Want From Chester Tam's Upcoming Rom-Com Film

By Guest Contributor: Monique Jones (@moniqueblognet) Note: A version of this article originally appeared las…

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Respect Must be Earned: BTS' Journey Towards Gaining its Stripes in Black America

Respect Must be Earned: BTS' Journey Towards Gaining its Stripes in Black America

A version of this post first appeared on Just Add Color . When I first wrote my about BTS coming to the Ameri…

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The Unexpected Joy of "Luke Cage" Power Couple #ShadyMariah

The Unexpected Joy of "Luke Cage" Power Couple #ShadyMariah

Hernan "Shades" Alvarez and City Councilwoman Mariah Dillard. On paper, these two people shouldn't even be in…

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Emmys 1, Oscars 0: How TV's Biggest Night Celebrated Diverse Storytelling

Emmys 1, Oscars 0: How TV's Biggest Night Celebrated Diverse Storytelling

"Please tell me you're seeing this too," said Rami Malek as he accepted his Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor i…

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3 Ways the Live-Action "Mulan" Film Could Be a Hit, If Disney Listens to the Advice

3 Ways the Live-Action "Mulan" Film Could Be a Hit, If Disney Listens to the Advice

Disney is continuing its live-action bent by making the rumor of a live-action version of Mulan movie true. T…

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"Moonlight" Shines a Light on Black Masculinity and Sexual Identity

"Moonlight" Shines a Light on Black Masculinity and Sexual Identity

The buzz right now is for a film named Moonlight. The film, the second for writer-director Barry Jenkins, tel…

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‘Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story’ Trailer: Tubi Doc Follows 4 WNBA MVPs

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Blavity’s Shadow and Act has the exclusive trailer debut for Tubi’s upcoming documentary, Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story. The film features four WNBA MVPs – Jonquel Jones, Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart and WNBA icon Sheryl Swoopes, and shines a light on their lives and achievements in professional women’s basketball. The film is set to premiere on Jan. 31.
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‘This Is Me…Now: A Love Story’ Trailer: Keke Palmer, Trevor Jackson, Jenifer Lewis And More in Jennifer Lopez’s Prime Video Film

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‘This Is Me…Now: A Love Story’ Trailer: Keke Palmer, Trevor Jackson, Jenifer Lewis And More in Jennifer Lopez’s Prime Video Film | Photo: Prime Video Jennifer Lopez is taking us on a journey of personal exploration in the upcoming Prime Video film This Is Me…Now: A Love Story. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, the film follows the singer and entertainer as she dives into a journey of self-love. The film also includes the release of Lopez’s latest album of the same name.
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16 Cast Interview: The 14 New Queens Spill Details On What’s To Come

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The queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 are ready to slay when the new season airs this month. Shadow and Act Managing Editor Trey Mangum talked with the full cast– Amanda Tori Meating, Dawn, Geneva Karr, Hershii LiqCour Jeté, Megami, Mhi’ya Iman LePaige, Mirage Amuro, Morphine Love Dion, Nymphia Wind, Plane Jane, Plasma, Q, Sapphira Cristal and Xunami Muse — about their time on the show. One of the queens, Xunami Muse, was modeling for Coach before getting cast.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Features writer.

How is social media changing news?

Social media has gotten the jump on traditional news because of its immediate nature.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means to explore the world and give a view of what makes it work and how it can change for the better.