Tag: Race

When Race and History Meet Hollywood (Part II): Can a White Man Tell a Black Story?

When Race and History Meet Hollywood (Part II): Can a White Man Tell a Black Story?
Despite its box office success, “Django Unchained” has received a mild reception from many Black film makers.  For many, there remains a deep frustration that the lens through which America views slavery continues to belong to a White man.  A fair point (though no one loves a Steven Spielberg slavery movie more than me), I... Read more »
By Kay S,
January 8, 2013 at 12:10 pm • 

When Race and History Meet Hollywood (Part I): Django Unchained

When Race and History Meet Hollywood (Part I): Django Unchained
Quentin Tarantino’s latest film, “Django Unchained”, can best be described as “Unforgiven” meets “Glory” meets “Pulp Fiction”.   As someone who wouldn’t have claimed to be a Tarantino fan, I began my endeavor to see the film with rather low expectations.  The cast appealed to me.  The story line intrigued me.  Odds were that the soundtrack... Read more »
By Kay S,
January 8, 2013 at 12:07 pm • 

Things we think but do not say about race: It’s not a blog, it’s a mission statement.

Things we think but do not say about race: It’s not a blog, it’s a mission statement.
I’ve been in a writing funk for weeks and it’s all because of the Hunger Games…and Justin Bieber…and his fans.  You see, three weeks prior to the release of the worldwide blockbuster, a young Black boy named Trayvon Martin was shot by a vigilante neighborhood watchmen.  I’m sure by now that you’ve heard the story.... Read more »
By Kay S,
April 16, 2012 at 9:53 am • 
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    Kay Smith is a Chicago-based freelance writer and blogger who focuses on race, politics and urban culture. Having worked on public policy at the state, regional, city and community level, her opinions have been featured in the Chicago SunTimes and a host of news websites (under very mysterious sounding pseudonyms). Follow her on Twitter @kaywillsmith or contact her at kaywilliamsmith@gmail.com.

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