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“Self Made” Is an Empowering Look at Black Icon Madam C.J. Walker

Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
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Netflix’s new limited series deftly looks at racism, colorism, sexism, and more, all with typically great work from Octavia Spencer.

Kemberlie Spivey Posted on March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

Five Years Later, Ava DuVernay’s “Selma” Remains a Powerful Document of the Civil Rights Movement

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Five years on, Ava DuVernay’s gripping account of the march from Selma to Washington stresses that MLK’s fight is far from over today.

Andrea Thompson Posted on April 27, 2019August 7, 2020

TV Review: True Detective Season 3 is a Gritty Return to Form

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The HBO series returns to form with a solid third season starring Mahershala Ali.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on January 10, 2019August 3, 2020
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