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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In this episode, we talk with tutor, coach, and author Dana Sutton about her heartwarming children’s book Maddie Finds Her Place. The story follows Maddie, a young girl on a journey to understand who she is and where she belongs—a theme that resonates deeply with children and adults alike.
Dana shares how her work with kids inspired the book, why stories about belonging matter, and how parents, educators, and coaches can use books like Maddie Finds Her Place to support children’s emotional growth.
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