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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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Hiiiiii from your Questie Besties! This week, the gang welcomes the amazingly kind and incredibly talented Danny Pudi! Danny’s so nice, even David can’t resist complimenting him. The girls (women) get Danny to dish on what it’s like playing a villain, why he’s afraid of squirrels, and what “bro-ing out” with David actually looks like. They also dive into Dana’s true love of video games and highlight some phenomenal organizations like Black Girls Code (http://blackgirlscode.com) which is a non-profit that focuses on technology education for African American girls. Check the links below for some more game-changing programs. You want some more? You want some more?! Then click on the episode and get listening!
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