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Movie theaters have become a lot more pink since Barbie opened. Fans of the iconic doll are stepping out to see the smart and funny, Greta...

The double feature of 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' made for the biggest movie weekend of the year. The Times was on the scene to capture fans in costume.

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Shades of Cosplay, a documentary that details four Black cosplayers' experiences in the cosplay community, will be re-released on YouTube in February.

The Shades of Cosplay documentary takes a look at the lives of four Black cosplayers and how they navigate through the cosplay scene.

Back in February, Black cosplayers celebrated #28DaysOfBlackCosplay, an annual event created by Chaka Cumberbatch with a simple goal in mind: uplift and celebrate Black cosplayers during Black History Month and, ideally, get folks to showcase us in a positive light and not just when we faced harassment (or when we called them out for their lack of inclusivity, especially if they’re a brand that preaches diversity). A couple of days into March, a tweet was made by @maximilli_lo to keep the Bl...

Mens Health Since hitting the Internet, the montage has racked up more than a half million views, and most of the people commenting are excited. “That afro is a thing of glory,” says one. “I’m soooo glad that MY PEOPLE are getting more recognized for their cosplay skills and creativity!!! LOVE IT!!!” adds another. A third simply drops a hashtag: #Blackexcellence. While Holt’s crew has ceased assembling during the pandemic, their impact is still reverberating. In late 2020, Holt an...