My thoughts on the enthusiastic reception that “Straight Outta Compton” has received and the contradiction it shows. The term ‘queen’ is often used in some circles in reference to African-American women but our actions show we don’t really believe that:
Tag Archives: media images
July
26
Aware But Not Immersed:Coping With Repetitive Negativity In the Media
posted by ExiledMind
Another week, another hashtag. There was a time when I eagerly latched on to any narrative that dominated my timelines, particularly those which related to race relations in my country. But when news of the latest outrage erupts online I now caution myself to stop, breathe and take some time to think. I don’t see […]
June
12
Can’t Knock Their Hustle: How I Became a Fan of Nollywood & Why I Support It
posted by ExiledMind
The subject of diversity in entertainment media continues to be a topic of discussion in the United States. This was a source of frustration for me in my youth, as my desire to see myself positively represented in media in American media was often unfulfilled. Even in media created by African-Americans, racial stereotypes and Colorism […]
Time To Rise: Dark-Skinned Women, Self-Esteem and Media Images
posted by ExiledMind
Yesterday the eclectic and controversial MC Azealia Banks took to Twitter and vented her frustrations on Colorism, stating that she feels men hate dark-skinned Black women. Unlike others I will not dismiss her anger and pain outright. For too long the experiences of dark-skinned African-American women have been erased. When we speak of how we […]
Invisible Women
posted by ExiledMind
A biopic of legendary activist and artist Nina Simone is in the works. The decision to cast Zoe Saldana in the lead role has provoked much discussion in the Black community and the entertainment world. As a dark-skinned Black American woman, this subject touched me on a deeply personal level. When pictures of Saldana in […]
