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John Amos dies at 84 leaving a legacy of strength and authentic Black representation

John Amos, an enduring icon in Black television and film, passed away at 84. Best known for his roles as James Evans Sr. on Good...

Tell a different story about Santa this holiday season

How can children develop multiple perspectives through stories? Santa image via www.shutterstock.com by Peggy Albers, Georgia State University It is that time of year again: People are...

‘Good Times’: 50 years ago, Norman Lear changed TV with a show about a working-class Black family’s struggles and joys

Esther Rolle, right, and John Amos starred in the pathbreaking 1970s Black sitcom. Moviepix via Getty Images by Angela M. Nelson, Bowling Green State University I loved...

Norman Lear’s ’70s TV comedies brought people together to confront issues in a way Gen Z would appreciate

Producer Norman Lear on the set of his hit TV series ‘All In The Family,’ standing between its stars, Jean Stapleton and Carroll O'Connor. ...

Michael Oher, Mike Tyson and the question of whether you own your life story

Former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher poses at the 2009 NFL draft with the Tuohy family. Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images by Jorge L. Contreras, University of Utah...

A White librettist wrote an opera about Emmett Till – and some critics are calling for its cancellation

by Anita Gonzalez, Georgetown University “Are Black audiences, actors, and producers simply conditioned to having their stories told by white counterparts?” screenwriter and director Darian...

People are more likely to react to a Black person’s story of injustice – even if it happened to someone who is white

by Anne Hamby, Boise State University The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea People appear more willing to boycott a...

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