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Explore the transformative journey of Black characters in animation, from West to East, through "A Little Grace for Mr. Popo." Shawnsey Rudolph delves into the impact of cultural perceptions and the progression towards more respectful and original representation in anime and video games.

Black barbershops are doing their part to help children develop a love for reading. Alvin Irby, a former educator, is leading the effort to bring more children’s books to Black barbershops. Irby has launched a nonprofit organization known as Barbershop Books. The organization, which has distributed books to 250 shops in over 50 cities across… Continue reading Barbershop Books Organization Distributes Books To Black Barbershops Across The Country To Promote Reading

If you hope to tuck into a great book this season, here are 10 Black BookTokers to follow. Want to […] The post Find your next favorite read with the best of Black BookTok appeared first on TheGrio.

The lack of diversity in video games has been a longstanding issue in the industry. Black gamers play for fun, community, and self-expression. However, the depiction of textured hair and protective styles remains limited. Black characters are often highly stereotypical and not representative of their real-world counterparts. Dove and Open Source Afro Hair Library launched… Continue reading ‘Code My Crown,’ The Free Guide For Coding Black Hairstyles In Video Games, Combats Th...

Black Paper Party specializes in selling ornaments, wrapping paper and other holiday decor with authentic Black characters.

Norman Lear brought the first nuclear Black family to prime-time television in 1974.

“You have a beautiful family, a beautiful life,” says one old friend to another. “I hope it was worth it.” In “Fellow Travelers,” the Showtime limited series adapted from the 2007 novel of the same name, “it” means living in the closet, which has been professionally beneficial for the sleekly handsome Hawkins Fuller (Matt Bomer) — it’s the 1980s and he’s about to take a diplomatic posting in ...

The artist known for her colorful installations made racist remarks about Black people in her past written works.

In 2023, the landscape of pro wrestling is vast and healthy. At the forefront of that success and innovation is the WWE, which is synonymous with the business and culture of pro wrestling. Triple H is the man who was given the creative reigns of this product for the better part of the past year.… Continue reading The WWE’s ‘Attitude Era’ Is Being Restored Through Diversity

21Ninety highlights five Black women in AI who champion innovation and drive change in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.