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

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:

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.

The second Trump administration has weakened federal civil rights law and is shredding the foundations of America’s racially inclusive democracy. (Credit: iStock/Getty Images Plus) Spencer Overton, George Washington University One year after Donald Trump’s second inauguration, a pattern emerges. Across dozens of executive orders, agency memos, funding decisions and enforcement changes, the administration has weakened federal…

Netflix David Marshall, Deakin University The first half of Stranger Things’ (2016–) final season has received almost 60 million views in five days – making it Netflix’s largest ever English language debut. But the reception has been marred by controversies surrounding actor David Harbour, who plays Jim Hopper, an ex-police chief in the fictional town…

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,…

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…

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…