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Get Ready for NBC’s “Superstore” and “Telenovela” Previews

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Two shows I’ve been looking forward to as we head into the midseason are Superstore and Telenovela, both coming to NBC. Superstore and Telenovela are both new additions to the increased visibility of Latinos, specifically Latina lead characters, on television, which is important in its own right, and also, just as a fan, I want to see what kind of characters America…

NBC's Slate of Diverse Shows Revealed During TCA Winter Previews

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NBC has a lot of shows that will have everyone excited for many different reasons. Overall, the name of the game is diversity. 

"Sleepy Hollow": Analyzing the "Mama" previews

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As I’ve written in my “Fandom Strikes Back” article, the Sleepy Hollow writing team got a severe wake-up call from fans and press. Let’s thank our lucky stars that the next episode in the line-up is “Mama,” featuring Abbie and Jenny (and their mom!) front-and-center. Here are some things I liked from the previews:

"Sleepy Hollow": Analyzing the "Heartless" previews

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I live-tweet Sleepy Hollow every week; follow me at @moniqueblognet! Two previews were released from Monday’s Sleepy Hollow episode, “Heartless.” Take a look at them below, then scroll below to read my opinions.

‘Sinners’ Is A Tour-De-Force Of Culture, Commentary And Vampires

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Michael B. Jordan and Miles Caton in Sinners. (Photo credit: Warner Bros.) Director: Ryan Coogler Written by: Ryan Coogler Starring: Miles Caton, Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, Delroy Lindo, Saul Williams, Jack O’Connell, Yao, Li Jun Li Synopsis (WB): Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers…

Boycotting Target Is the Right Move—Here’s Why

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Tabitha Brown speaking at a Target-themed event during Essence Festival of Culture 2024. Target had a huge presence at the festival, including catering to Black social media influencers and collaborators. (Photo credit: Target) Note: I use “Black” as directed by the AP, which now classifies Black as a proper noun. But I am also quoting…

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Want To Get More Out Of The Media? Do you want to take your passion for film and TV to the next level? You love media. You have big opinions on how the messages in TV and film affect how we see ourselves and the world around us, and you want to take your critical…

‘Blended Christmas’ Celebrates Love Found In All Families

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Set your Christmas viewing calendars now! BET+‘s upcoming holiday film, Blended Christmas, will give blended families the spotlight as a new wife takes care of her husband’s family with the help of a special angel. Written and directed by Tamala Baldwin (Bubbly Brown Sugar), Blended Christmas stars Jennifer Freeman and Anthony Dalton as a newlywed…