Romance Book Recommendations For Your Summer Reading : Life Kit : NPR npr.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from npr.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
In the Heights.
On the Monday after the release of
In the Heights, its creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda posted not a congratulatory note but an apology. Over the weekend, the conversation around colorism and
In the Heights reached a fever pitch as more viewers began to wonder why there weren t any dark-skinned Afro-Latinos in any of the leading roles to represent a place as diverse as Washington Heights. I m trying to hold space for both the incredible pride in the movie we made and be accountable for our shortcomings, Miranda said in a statement posted on social media. Thanks for your honest feedback. I promise to do better in my future projects, and I m dedicated to the learning and evolving we all have to do to make sure we are honoring our diverse and vibrant community.
toggle caption Macall Polay/Warner Brothers
Singer and actor Leslie Grace stars as Nina Rosario (center), the beloved and brilliant neighborhood sweetheart in the film adaptation of the musical
In the Heights. Macall Polay/Warner Brothers
On the Monday after the release of
In the Heights, its creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda posted not a congratulatory note but an apology. Over the weekend, the conversation around colorism and
In the Heights reached a fever pitch as more viewers began to wonder why there weren t any dark-skinned Afro-Latinos in any of the leading roles to represent a place as diverse as Washington Heights.
The Limitations Of Latinidad : How Colorism Haunts In The Heights kenw.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kenw.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Comedian and filmmaker Bo Burnham used his time alone during the pandemic to create a one-man show. His new Netflix special Inside was directed, written and performed all inside one room.