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
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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 The Disparity In Repres