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Racist characters from Disney films like Fantasia, Peter Pan, and Aladdin. (Photo credit: Disney) When the media keeps showing stereotypes, like TV shows about Black gangs or making people of color seem sassy, villainous, or just side characters, it can be harmful. This is especially true when there are few real, authentic stories being told….

Regé-Jean Page and Halle Bailey run through a vineyard in You, Me & Tuscany. (Photo credit: Universal Pictures) Directed by: Kat Coiro Written by: Ryan Engle, Kristin Engle Starring: Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page, Aziza Scott, Lorenzo de Moor, Isabella Ferrari, Paolo Sassanelli, Stefania Casini, Stella Pecollo, Emanuele Pacca, Tommaso Cassissa, Nia Vardalos Synopsis (IMDb): When…

Duane Ervin and Stephen Cofield Jr. in Jamarcus Rose & Da 5 Bullet Holes. (Credit: Marcellus Cox) Directed by: Marcellus Cox Written by: Marcellus Cox Starring: Duane Ervin, Stephen Cofield Jr., Ruthie Austin, Eric McNair Synopsis (IMDb): A Talented High School MLB Prospect spends the day with his new mentor from the Big Brothers of…

The relaunch of Queer Coded is a monthly series focusing on characters in popular media who comment on queer identity, tropes and representation. If you have a suggestion for Queer Coded, email Monique at monique@justaddcoloronline.com or message her on Instagram or Threads (at)justaddcoloronline. Miss Piggy is a diva, a force of nature, and a Muppet….

Simu Liu wrote in a now-deleted thread about the pitfalls Asian men still face in Hollywood. (Credit: Marvel Studios) Eight years after Crazy Rich Asians and four years after Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Asian men are still being overlooked as leading men. Shang-Chi star Simu Liu recently made news by calling…

Page Yang as Koko in Southern Fried Rice (Photo credit: KeyTV) Directed by: Shayla Racquel Written by: Nakia Stephens Starring: Page Yang, Kordell Beckham, Choyce Brown, Bianca Bethune, Ashley India, Jada Lewis, Shaun Rose, Andreya Wallang, Erika Norrell, Wangechi Warui, Sencere Brown, Marlena Robinson, Jai’Reeh Demond, DaShawn Simon, Dasani Horton Synopsis (KeyTV): A Korean-American girl,…

Written and directed by: Marcellus Cox Starring: Antwone Barnes, Sean Alexander James Synopsis (IMDb): A young man relapses, missing his one year sobriety anniversary party at his local AA support group. Monique’s review: Antwone Barnes as Eddie in Liquor Bank (Photo: Marcellus Cox) Marcellus Cox‘s latest short film Liquor Bank is another one of his…

With Love, Meghan. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in episode 108 of With Love, Meghan. Cr. Jake Rosenberg/Netflix © 2025 When With Love, Meghan first dropped on Netflix, I read a lot of outrage and pearl-clutching comments about Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Why isn’t she filming the series in her real kitchen? She’s unrelatable! No one’s…

Michel’le, a comedian and advocate who focuses on Black history and the rights of sex workers. (Photo credit: Levi Meir Clancy/Unsplash) A few weeks ago, I posted an affirmation post that is all about how your story deserves to be shared with others. I wrote, “Your story deserves to be told–not as a side note,…

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