In the past few years, it felt like black creatives in Hollywood were finally getting the recognition they deserved. Taking control of our narratives across TV and film and getting (read: taking) the opportunity to showcase ourselves in a different light. Zendaya’s portrayal of Rue in Euphoria highlighted the struggles of a depressed black teenager […]

Rickey Smiley Morning Show

When Ava DuVernay released the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series “When They See Us,” she likely knew that she would ruffle a few feathers.