In ‘Booksmart’ the characters of color are flattened and serve purely as plot devices for the white leads. By Noor Al-Sibai If you read reviews in Jezebel, The A.V. Club, or Screen Rant, you’d think Booksmart, actress Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut, was a heartfelt coming-of-age story, an entertaining and empowering romp through a single day...
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9 Desi Feminist Activists You Need to Know
How many bad-ass Desi feminist activists can you name? If your answer is “not many,” we’re here to help. (Content warning: sexual assault, physical assault) As Women’s History Month continues and we honor all the amazing women — past and present — who are making the world a better place, here are some badass Desi...