Arts & Culture

Two paintings illustrating Latinx woman and child in multiple colors of paint and caption on white placard with black text, all on white wall
Sameer Rao  Dec 10, 2018 6:37PM EST

Artists Protest Whitney Museum Exec's Weapons Connections

Warren B. Kanders owns Safariland, a defense manufacturer whose tear gas canisters were used against asylum seekers at the United States-Mexico border.
Muslim-American girls in white and gray and blue hijabs and multicolored clothing stand near Brown boy with black hair and beard and blue shirt while holding black filmmaking equipment in front of red brick wall and brown wall and green tree and gray sky
Sameer Rao  Dec 10, 2018 3:40PM EST

WATCH: Young Muslim Filmmakers Take Control of Their Stories

Participants in the Center for Asian American Media’s Muslim Youth Voices Project captured their realities and imaginations in a series of newly released films.
Chuck D and Ernie Isley. Black men in black pants and hats and blue and black shirts join fists in front of red and brown chairs and brown floor and white wall with multicolored photos and artwork
Sameer Rao  Dec 10, 2018 12:03PM EST

Chuck D and Ernie Isley Talk Two Generations of 'Fight the Power'

The songwriters discuss their social justice anthems and the Black resistance that inspired them.
Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele. Two Black men in black tuxedos and white shirts smile at the camera
Kenrya Rankin  Dec 7, 2018 12:23PM EST

Who Should Replace Kevin Hart as Oscars Host?

The comedian dropped out after people criticized him for homophobic tweets.
The GZA, Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan. Black men in multicolored clothing stand or sit in front of brown bookshelf and multicolored books and artwork
Sameer Rao  Dec 6, 2018 4:13PM EST

Watch the Wu-Tang Clan Drop Bars in This Tiny Desk Concert

The Wu celebrates the 25th anniversary of its debut album with a career-spanning medley and cipher.
Stephan James, KiKi Layne, Regina King and Barry Jenkins. Black man in light blue suit stands next to Black woman in yellow dress next to Black woman in blue and white romper next to Black man in navy and black suit in front of white wall with purple
Sameer Rao  Dec 6, 2018 12:11PM EST

The Artists of Color We'll Be Pulling For At the Golden Globes

From Berry Jenkins and Regina King to Rami Malek and Alfonso Cuarón, people of color grabbed nominations in several of the top categories.
Indigenous man in blue and white shirt sits next to standing Indigenous child in yellow jacket and black pants holding brown stick on brown rocks in front of grey water
Sameer Rao  Dec 5, 2018 3:22PM EST

Livestream 'Dawnland' and Discussion With Indigenous Activists

Watch as the documentary’s stars, Esther Anne and Dawn Neptune Adams, join the filmmakers for a live screening, concert and panel discussion.
Kevin Hart. Black man in black and red striped shirt and black jeans sits on brown stool and speaks into black microphone in front of light pink wall with white text
Sameer Rao  Dec 5, 2018 3:14PM EST

Indigenous Critics Not Pleased That Kevin Hart Will Host Oscars

The comedian faces backlash for throwing a “cowboys and Indians” party for his son’s first birthday.
Lena Waithe and Black Women Who Brunch. Group of Black women in multicolored clothing sit and stand on or near white blocks on white floor in front of white wall
Sameer Rao  Dec 5, 2018 12:37PM EST

Hollywood's Black Women Who Brunch Are Ready to Step Into Their Power

More than 60 members of the entertainment networking group gathered to discuss how they navigate racism and sexism for The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Power 100 issue.
Yellow text reading "Blaxploitation A Film by Noname" hovers over black and navy city buildings and sky and yellow lights
Sameer Rao  Dec 4, 2018 4:29PM EST

WATCH: Noname Sends Up Anti-Black Fear in New Music Video

The Chicago rapper’s new clip for “Blaxploitation” features a Black child scaring White newscasters and viewers by—you guessed it—simply living.
Sandra Bland. Black woman with black hair in black jacket in front of red background with dark red text
Sameer Rao  Dec 4, 2018 3:07PM EST

New Sandra Bland Documentary Calls On World to 'Say Her Name'

The feature-length documentary follows Bland’s family as they try to answer the questions surrounding her 2015 death in police custody.
Glory Edim. Black woman in grey shirt with black text that reads "WELL-READ BLACK GIRL" surrounded by green plants; Illustrated book cover with Black woman rendered in blue on light orange background with white stars and text
Sameer Rao  Dec 4, 2018 12:33PM EST

Glory Edim On Reading as Activism

The woman behind the “Well-Read Black Girl” anthology discusses how she built a community around Black women and literature.
Shang-Chi. Illustration of Asian man in red and black outfit in front of black-and-white illustrations of other supernatural beings
Sameer Rao  Dec 3, 2018 5:01PM EST

'Shang-Chi' Will Be Marvel's First Asian-Led Superhero Film

Chinese-American screenwriter Dave Callaham will reportedly write the solo vehicle for Shang-Chi, a Chinese martial arts virtuoso who rebukes his father’s evil plans for him.
32 Black men in navy and grey and black suits sit or stand around brown bookshelves and furniture
Sameer Rao  Dec 3, 2018 3:20PM EST

ICYMI: Black Male Literary Stars Examine Creative Lineage, Responsibility

T: The New York Times Style Magazine featured 32 prominent Black men whose novels, plays and other written work speaks to the condition of Black America in its latest cover story.
Greta Lee. Asian-American woman with magenta hair in red and white dress poses in front of grey grid wall and next to white text that reads "THE CUT"
Sameer Rao  Dec 3, 2018 12:09PM EST

Greta Lee Talks 'KTown' and Asian-American Narratives

The actress’ upcoming HBO series could become the first premium cable show to center Asian Americans.
Mira. Illustration of Indian girl in blue and gold outfit holding gold and blue magnifying glass in front of white background
Sameer Rao  Nov 30, 2018 4:20PM EST

Disney Jr. Enlists All-Desi Cast for 'Mira, Royal Detective'

Aparna Nancherla, Jameela Jamil and Kal Penn will lend their voices to the animated series about a girl who solves mysteries in a fictional South Asian kingdom.
Viola Davis. Black woman with black afro in black top and sparkling black blazer smiles in front of white wall with black text; Shirley Chisholm. Black-and-white image of Black woman with black afro in patterned shirt and glasses in front of grey wall
Sameer Rao  Nov 30, 2018 3:58PM EST

Viola Davis Stars As Shirley Chisholm in New Movie

“The Fighting Shirley Chisholm” follows the first Black congresswoman and her trailblazing 1972 run for president.
Gabby Rivera. Latinx woman in black shirt and glasses and grey baseball cap speaks into black headset microphone in front of blue background and multicolored comic panels
Sameer Rao  Nov 30, 2018 12:56PM EST

Gabby Rivera Talks Writing the Pioneering America Chavez for Marvel

In her TED Talk, the Latinx writer explains how her Puerto Rican roots and queer identity informed her development of Marvel’s first LGBTQ Latina superhero.
Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Dania Gurira and Angela Bassett; Gemma Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Awkwafina and Constance Wu. Magazine covers featuring Black and Asian women on pink and red backgrounds in red and purple and pink outfits
Sameer Rao  Nov 29, 2018 5:52PM EST

EW Names 2018's Brightest Stars of Color 'Entertainers of the Year'

The magazine features Cardi B, Darren Criss and the women of “Black Panther” and “Crazy Rich Asians” on multiple covers.
Mj Rodriguez. Black Latinx transgender woman with black hair and red lipstick in beige clothing in front of blue wall with white text
Sameer Rao  Nov 29, 2018 5:21PM EST

Mj Rodriguez Uplifts Trans POC Health on 'Kikis With Louie' Premiere

The “Pose” star is the first guest on the new series, which features frank conversations about issues facing LGBTQ youth.