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Yes, #OscarsSoWhite – but there are still plenty of reasons to celebrate contemporary Black film

  • Written by Timeka N. Tounsel, Assistant Professor of Black Studies in Communication, University of Washington
Yes, #OscarsSoWhite – but there are still plenty of reasons to celebrate contemporary Black filmRegina Hall starred in two 2022 films that reflect her versatility as an actress – and the evolution of the types of Black films that are getting made.Araya Doheny/Getty Images

When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for its 95th Oscars and three of the most celebrated films of the season – “The...

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