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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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Howdy, homies! Today I bring you another Geek Tawk mini edition. It’s been a trying week for a lot of folks for a lot of reasons, and I attempt to navigate my way through it. I’m not sure I’m super successful with that, but that’s where the #MayoBees Principle comes into play. (You’ll see. 😉) Lots of love to anyone who needs it right now, and thanks for listening! 🖤
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