Have you seen Ava DuVernay’s 13th? If you haven’t it, it’s critical viewing. Please consider putting it at the top of your queue. There’s a part in the documentary where she examines the influence of the show Cops in perpetuating anti-Black racism in addition to what was persistently seen on the local news. For three decades, Cops presented an image of Blackness that was stereotyped and totally unnuanced. It may be gone now but its effects have been devastating and will take as many years or more to address. (Dlisted)
Four years ago, Lupita Nyong’o went to the TONY Awards and…it was perfect. But then again you could say that always about Lupita and her fashion. Two days ago she went to the store, and it was perfect. Three weeks ago she answered the door in a tracksuit, and it was perfect. (Go Fug Yourself)
Jennifer Aniston isn’t super loud on social media. Since she joined Instagram, as we know, she’s selective about what she posts, and she knows exactly the right balance. Jen has posted about Black Lives Matter. She is an American Sweetheart, she has told the all lives matter Karens where she stands. And she has donated money to the movement. (Cele|bitchy)
I haven’t watched this yet so I apologise in advance if this ends up being offensive – it’s Matthew McConaughey talking to Emmanuel Acho about anti-Black racism and “white allergies” and microaggressions. If you have watched it, let me know your thoughts. I have it marked for tonight. (TMZ)
The portraits by queer artists of colour are so beautiful and, yes, as Andrew Nguyen notes in The Cut, so soothing. This is resistance too. (The Cut)
