Tag Archives: racial

Trippin’ with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris (E!) Rated NR

Posted on June 29, 2023 by laurarachel4

 Anthony Anderson and his mom go on a European vacation. Starring Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris. I used to be a big fan of Anthony Anderson, but I’ve noticed his humor has become more racial lately. It’s no longer funny … Continue reading →

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Shots Fired (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 24, 2023 by laurarachel4

Shots Fired examines a racially charged shooting in a small town. Starring Sanaa Lathan, Stephan James, and Stephen Moyer. This show is supposedly ripped from the headlines – I guess to make us think about the other side of these … Continue reading →

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Race (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 5, 2021 by laurarachel4

Jesse Owens becomes the greatest track and field athlete in history and is thrust into the spotlight in the 1936 Olympics hosted by Nazi Germany. Starring Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, and Eli Goree. This film is a typical sports film … Continue reading →

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Run the World (Starz) Rated TV-MA

Posted on June 17, 2021 by laurarachel4

Four friends from Harlem strive to rule the world. Starring Andrea Bordeaux, Tosin Morohunfola, and Corbin Reid.  I actually thought this show wasn’t half bad. It’s very reminiscent of Sex and the City. We have four black women of Harlem … Continue reading →

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The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on March 8, 2021 by laurarachel4

This series follows the story of the Black church through history and culture in order to have cultural change. Starring Henry Louis Gates Jr., Cornel West, and Reginald L. Barnes. I was not impressed with this series. However, the historical … Continue reading →

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Just Mercy (2019) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 26, 2020 by laurarachel4

A civil rights lawyer takes on a case of a condemned man on death row. Based on the book and true story of Bryan Stevenson. Starring Jamie Foxx, Charlie Pye Jr., and Michael Harding. This film isn’t the best written, … Continue reading →

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Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special (2020) Rated NR

Posted on July 24, 2020 by laurarachel4

Alicia Keys hosts this news special with experts to talk about race and racial injustice. Starring Tabitha Brown, Keedron Bryant, and Patrisse Cullors. This show is a great starting point for discussion but lacks in-depth answers. I felt that, throughout … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans (PBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 12, 2020 by laurarachel4

The show chronicles the lives of Asian Americans as they contribute to the country and face challenges as the fastest-growing ethnic group in America. Starring Ming Na Wen, Satsuki Ina, Greg Watanabe, Daniel Dae Kim, and Tamlyn Tomita. This is … Continue reading →

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In the Heat of the Night (CBS) Rated NR

Posted on June 8, 2019 by laurarachel4

The cases and adventures of the police force in Sparta, Mississippi. Starring Carroll O’Connor, Alan Autry, and David Hart. The series premiere focuses on the transplant of a Philadelphia detective, who happens to be black, to small-town southern Mississippi. Although … Continue reading →

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In the Heat of the Night (CBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 8, 2019 by laurarachel4

The cases and adventures of the police force in Sparta, Mississippi. Starring Carroll O’Connor, Alan Autry, and David Hart. The series premiere focuses on the transplant of a Philadelphia detective, who happens to be black, to small-town southern Mississippi. Although … Continue reading →

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