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entertainment1 year ago•8 min saved

"Nickel Boys": A Powerful Lens on America's Racist History

RaMell Ross's film "Nickel Boys," based on Colson Whitehead's novel, offers a groundbreaking first-person perspective on the US's racist past, focusing on the human experience during the Jim Crow era. The film, which has received critical acclaim and award nominations, uses innovative cinematography to immerse viewers in the lives of two boys at an abusive reform school, challenging traditional narrative forms and providing a transformative view of black experience.

via BBC.com|

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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Rep. Byron Donalds Faces Backlash Over Jim Crow Era Comments

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) claims the media misrepresented his comments about the Jim Crow era, which suggested Black families were better off then because they were "together." His remarks drew criticism from the Black community and Congressional Black Caucus, who called for an apology. Donalds defended his statements, arguing they were taken out of context and accusing critics of political gaslighting.

via The Hill|

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