Sesali Bowen
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Halloween Costumes Celebrating The Most Iconic Black Women In Pop Culture
There is never a wrong time to celebrate women of color. But it’s true that Halloween presents a unique opportunity to honor these women by imitating them. → Read More
These Pop Culture Questions Need To Be Answered In 2019
There are shows, movies, artists, and institutions that have left me breathless and confused. Here's to clarity and tying up loose ends in 2019. → Read More
Trap Glazed: Why Black Women Need Female Rap More Than Ever
We need to make more room for female rappers because they mean way more to Black women than we think. → Read More
A Fat Girl Weighs In On The Beauty & Pain Of Dumplin'
For this fat girl, Dumplin' is altogether triggering and empowering. → Read More
Ariana Grande Isn't Using A Blaccent In Billboard Video
The "Thank U, Next" singer is being accused of cultural appropriation and I just don't see or hear it. → Read More
Cardi B Posts First Photo Of Baby Kulture Kiari Cephus
Cardi shared a photo of baby Kulture wearing an adorable striped bib. The internet went nuts. → Read More
Fantastic Beasts 2 Is Queerbaiting Without A Gay Scene
Representation matters, and by not making the romance between Dumbledore and Grindelwald explicit, The Crimes Of Grindelwald missed a huge opportunity. → Read More
How The Tiny Powerpuff Girls Became Huge Feminist Icons
20 years ago, The PowerPuff Girls unintentionally introduced many of us to the idea of feminism and women’s empowerment. → Read More
Why I Am... Sasha Fierce Was Beyonce Worst Album Ever
A decade and three Beyoncé albums later, I can definitely place I Am... Sacha Fierce at the bottom of my Beyoncé album rankings. → Read More
The Sexual Assault Narrative In Boy Erased Deserves Another Look
Jared feels guilty about a lot of things; surviving sexual assault isn't one of them. → Read More
Khloe Kardashian Defends Baby True From Racist Trolls
Khloe Kardashian is taking a stand against the worst kind of trolls — the ones who come for her daughter. → Read More
Crazy Rich Asians & Women Of Color In Cinderella Story
Crazy Rich Asians is the latest film to give the Cinderella story a modern, colorful twist. → Read More
Blackkklansman Reminded Us That Black Is Beautiful
The most impactful part of the timely film about a Black cop taking on the KKK was Black beauty. → Read More
Trap Glazed: Black Lives Matter Got Remixed On The Big Screen In 2018
This year, filmmakers tackled the big issues facing Black communities in smart, creative ways. I can't thank them enough. → Read More
Why The Black Women Gold Digger Trope Is Total BS
We have a culture that does not trust Black women, especially those with money. But the numbers tell a very different story. → Read More
After Black Panther Was Comic-Con 2018 More Diverse?
We spoke to Black attendees about whether or not Comic-Con was "Blacker" this year. → Read More
Janelle Monae: How An Outsider Became a Visionary Superstar
Janelle Monáe went full mainstream with roles in two Oscar-worthy films. But with Dirty Computer, she recommits to the fringes of society and the industry. → Read More
Was Atlanta Teddy Perkins Episode Taken From A Movie?
Everyone loved "Teddy Perkins" for its innovation and creativity. Mtume Gant disagrees. → Read More
We Will Never Find Out Who Bit Beyoncé — Or Crack These Other Unsolved Beyoncé Mysteries
Beyoncé moves silently and skillfully, leaving a bunch of cold cases in her wake. → Read More
Netflix Roxanne Shante Biopic Is Needed Hip Hop History
Roxanne Roxanne takes an unflinching look at the life of a woman in hip-hop, both on and off the mic. → Read More