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Since the trailer for “Queen Cleopatra” dropped last month, there has been backlash among local academics and others in Egypt who claim Cleopatra is of European descent and not Black.

When it comes to Cleopatra, the enigmatic ruler whose political savvy - and romantic...

Cleopatra was “culturally black,” according to a recent New York Times piece facing accusations of “blackwashing” history. | Politics

Netflixs new docudrama Queen Cleopatra has sparked controversy with viewers as many have called out the casting for the Egyptian ruler. With accusations of the streaming service ‘blackwashing the infamous beguiling queen, actress Adele James has spoken out.

It's Mother's Day weekend, and while some are out buying flowers, chocolate and gifts for their mom or mother-like figures in their lives, some are

The film is currently streaming on Netflix.

"Blackwashing isn't a thing, is it?" she said. "I find it sad that people are either so self-loathing or so threatened by Blackness.

Adele James has recently addressed Queen Cleopatra’s blackwashing claims.Speaking with Glamour, Adele, who plays the role of Macedonian-Greek ruler in the latest instalment of the Netflix...

Netflix just launched its 'Queen Cleopatra' docudrama series, which depicts the Egyptian queen as Black. Now, Egypt is producing a version that doesn't.

Archaeologist Zahi Hawass’s documentary “Cleopatra” describes itself as telling the “true” story of the Ptolemaic dynasty’s last ruler.