The new HBO series is slated to do what Hollywood has done for decades: fictionalize very real Black pain for profit. On Wednesday, HBO announced that after the conclusion of Game of Thrones, the network will tap the show creators, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, for a new alternate history series called Confederate. The show...
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They Canceled “Underground” Because White People Don’t Like Non-Compliant Slaves
Seeing black people take charge of their lives, fighting oppression with violence, and utilizing their intellect, must be a hard sell to an all-white board of directors who hope to be the next Fox News. The news of WGN’s pre-civil war drama, Underground getting canceled is the latest in a slew of cancellations across mass...
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What We’re Listening To: The Seshen’s Playlist
This week, WYV spoke with Lalin of The Seshen to find out who’s in her playlist. Featuring Lalin St. Juste (vocals), Akasha Orr (vocals), Aki Ehara (bass), Mahesh Roa (keys), Kumar Butler (samples), Mirza Kopelman (percussion) and Chris Thalmann (drums), the Bay Area-based group creates a unique blend of psychedelia, hip-hop, pop, R&B, West African music, dub and indie rock. Related: Black HERstory: 22 of the...