The BlacKkKlansman Fails Its Black Audience

(Left: Ron Stallworth/John David Washington Right: Ron Stallworth) Source – http://www.vanityfair.com Spike Lee’s The BlacKkKlansman is an interesting “documentary like” film. It reveals the historical and present day realities of being black in America, whilst forcing its audience to acknowledge that white supremacy is alive and well. My issue is whether or not Spike Lee’s approach to talking about race is truly confrontational. The majority … Continue reading The BlacKkKlansman Fails Its Black Audience

Protest, Black Power and Free speech in the Age of Colin Kapernick

Colin Kapernick is an American Quarterback for the NFL who is known for knelling during the national anthem. In order to draw attention to police brutality against the black community and stand alongside the black lives matter movement, Kapernick exercised his right to protest. This month, Kapernick was crowned one of GQ magazine’s men of the year. Kaepernick’s public image is divided causing widespread debate, … Continue reading Protest, Black Power and Free speech in the Age of Colin Kapernick