racism

What Do We Learn About Racism From Black Horror Like ‘Get Out’?

A chat with Xavier Burgin, director of ‘Horror Noire,’ about the unique terrors that come from being Black in America — and what the recent renaissance of Black horror films can teach us

The American Dream Is a Fraud. What Now?

In ‘Stakes Is High,’ Mychal Denzel Smith argues that justice begins with challenging America's self-perception

‘Bad Hair’ Is About the Horror Black Women Face Navigating White Worlds

This killer-weave satire thoughtfully explores society’s restrictive views on beauty and the challenges people of color face trying to get ahead in racist workplaces

Let’s Break Down Ice Cube’s ‘Contract With Black America’

After getting over the initial shock of Ice Cube working with Trump, Ernest Crosby III gave the ‘Contract With Black America’ a hard look. Here’s a quick rundown.