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entertainment1 year ago

Chloe Bennet and the Real-Life Struggles Behind 'Interior Chinatown'

Chloe Bennet discusses her role in Hulu's adaptation of "Interior Chinatown," a series exploring racial identity and stereotypes in Hollywood. Bennet, who plays Lana Lee, relates to the show's themes of being a background character in one's own life, reflecting her experiences as a mixed-race actress. She shares her thoughts on the show's cliffhanger ending and the ongoing challenges of racial identity in the industry. Bennet also reflects on her decision to change her professional surname and her aspirations to tell more diverse stories.

via Variety|
#chloe-bennet#entertainment#hollywood
culture2 years ago

LeVar Burton's Surprising Ancestral Discovery on 'Finding Your Roots'

LeVar Burton discovered through the PBS series "Finding Your Roots" that his great-great-grandfather was a white Confederate who fathered his great-grandmother, prompting a complex mix of emotions and reflections on racial identity and the history of race relations in the U.S. Burton expressed surprise and conflict upon learning this unexpected truth about his ancestry, but also saw it as an opportunity to engage in conversations about America's history and racial divides. The revelation also unveiled a lineage of educators on his father's side, adding depth and complexity to his family history.

via Upworthy|
#ancestry#confederate-ancestor#culture
theater2 years ago

Sarah Paulson Shines in Caustic Broadway Drama, Celebrates Premiere with Girlfriend

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' play "Appropriate" explores the reunion of a family of heirs in a former plantation home in southeast Arkansas. The play delves into the family's racial attitudes and illusions as they discover troubling artifacts among their late father's belongings. Directed by Lila Neugebauer, the production offers a more reflective and tragicomic take on sibling relationships, highlighting the desperation brought on by collective delusion. The first-rate cast delivers performances that capture the characters' psychic damage and the play's biting humor, while the set design effectively portrays the decaying splendor of the Lafayette home.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#appropriate#branden-jacobs-jenkins#broadway
entertainment2 years ago

Ellen Holly, Trailblazing Soap Opera Star, Passes Away at 92

Ellen Holly, the actress known for her role as Carla Gray on "One Life to Live," has passed away at the age of 92. Holly, who made history as the first Black person to star in a soap opera, portrayed a character struggling with racial identity and gained attention for her controversial storyline. Despite her contributions to the show's success, she spoke out about being underpaid and mistreated by show executives. In addition to her soap opera work, Holly appeared on "Guiding Light" and worked as a librarian. She was also part of a family with notable activists and had been working on a documentary about her family's achievements.

via Fox News|
#actress#ellen-holly#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Amber Rose Stands Firm on Embracing Her Blackness Despite Criticism.

Amber Rose hit back at social media criticism that accused her of denouncing her Black heritage, after a heated exchange on "College Hill: Celebrity Edition" with Joseline Hernandez about racial identity. Rose, who has described herself as mixed race on numerous occasions, clarified that she never denounced her blackness and that she embraces all of her culture. She also criticized the internet for trying to bully her because she is black and white.

via Insider|
#amber-rose#black-heritage#entertainment
education2 years ago

UC Berkeley Scholar Apologizes for False Native American Identity

UC Berkeley professor Elizabeth Hoover apologized for falsely identifying as Native American for her whole life, causing harm to Native American communities. She pledged to make amends by giving away her Native American regalia and jewelry, but does not plan to resign from her position. The controversy has hurt UC Berkeley's reputation with Native American communities and has been called a form of fraud.

via Fox News|
#apology#controversy#education
entertainment2 years ago

"Grease reboot sparks controversy with woke re-write and casting decisions"

A new TV reboot of the iconic 1970s musical Grease will explore themes of gender expression and racial identity through a multicultural, all-female lineup. The prequel, titled "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies," will feature new musical numbers, including one about white supremacy, and a varied mix of LGBT and black high schoolers. The show's characters have been given a Gen-Z facelift, including a non-binary tomboy who struggles to fit in alongside her multicultural bandmates. However, the show has received scathing reviews for its subpar musical numbers and standard-grade streaming TV bloat.

via Daily Mail|
#entertainment#gender-expression#grease