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In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Holidays in the Star Trek Universe
As 21st Century Earth approaches the festive season, the trio ask - what are the holidays of the Star Trek future?
Throughout many series, we have seen small references to our current holidays. How are they celebrated by Starfleet personnel? Has the meaning changed? And outside of Terran culture - what holidays have we seen on screen? And what others must also exist?
Join us in a celebration of holidays past, holidays present, and holidays yet to come!
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continue reading
As 21st Century Earth approaches the festive season, the trio ask - what are the holidays of the Star Trek future?
Throughout many series, we have seen small references to our current holidays. How are they celebrated by Starfleet personnel? Has the meaning changed? And outside of Terran culture - what holidays have we seen on screen? And what others must also exist?
Join us in a celebration of holidays past, holidays present, and holidays yet to come!
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