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Rebuilding Hope: How The Wealthy Store Plans to Overcome Adversity

Sep 252 min read

Rebuilding Hope: How The Wealthy Store Plans to Overcome Adversity

Since 2018, The Wealthy Store has been a cornerstone of Detroit’s hip-hop and fashion communities. Founded by Rashad Hosea, it quickly...

The Intricate Design Elements of Princess Elodie's Wedding Dress in Netflix's Damsel

Charde Goins

Mar 214 min read

The Intricate Design Elements of Princess Elodie's Wedding Dress in Netflix's Damsel

ScreenRant Netflix’s fantasy movie Damsel introduces audiences to a unique twist on the typical princess trope. The film centers around...

The Alluring Wardrobe of "Poor Things": A Masterpiece of Costume Design

Charde Goins

Mar 143 min read

The Alluring Wardrobe of "Poor Things": A Masterpiece of Costume Design

CNN The Oscar-nominated film “Poor Things,” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, has captivated audiences with its...

A Sneak Peek into the Ruth E. Carter Exhibit with Korzell Coe

Charde Goins

Feb 243 min read

A Sneak Peek into the Ruth E. Carter Exhibit with Korzell Coe

‍The world of fashion is ever-evolving, constantly pushing boundaries and challenging norms. One such boundary-pushing figure is Korzell...

From Screen to Wardrobe: Exploring the Wardrobes of Television Series

Charde Goins

Jan 114 min read

From Screen to Wardrobe: Exploring the Wardrobes of Television Series

Introduction to television series costumes In the world of television series, the power of storytelling extends far beyond the gripping...

Charde Goins

Jan 93 min read

Sit and Admire: The 2024 Golden Globes

Little Details of All the Details The Golden Globes is not only a celebration of the best in film and television but also a showcase of...

Barbie Red Carpet Premiere: A Night of Glamour and Style

Charde Goins

Jul 19, 20234 min read

Barbie Red Carpet Premiere: A Night of Glamour and Style

Image Source: Unsplash The highly anticipated Barbie Red Carpet Premiere occurred on July 9, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. The...

They Cloned Tyrone: An Engaging Sci-Fi Mystery Film

Charde Goins

Jul 19, 20233 min read

They Cloned Tyrone: An Engaging Sci-Fi Mystery Film

Photo by shexmcshea on Pixabay Introduction “They Cloned Tyrone” is an upcoming Netflix sci-fi film that promises to deliver a thrilling...

5 Hard Lessons The Squid Game Taught Me About Money

Charde Goins

Oct 25, 20216 min read

5 Hard Lessons The Squid Game Taught Me About Money

On the off chance that they have partnered with pink hazmat suits and escaped your notice, social media has been flooding with tweets,...

The ‘In the Heights’ controversy is more than skin deep

Charde Goins

Sep 30, 20214 min read

The ‘In the Heights’ controversy is more than skin deep

Viewers have described the film’s lack of Black leads as proof of Afro-Latine erasure. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures Throughout his...

Has Hollywood finally realized the value of the Black dollar?

Charde Goins

Mar 18, 20212 min read

Has Hollywood finally realized the value of the Black dollar?

Photo Credit- Black Youth Project Many of us can agree on the Black dollar aspect holding a massive amount of value within Hollywood....

Pioneer for Diversity, Ava DuVernay Launches ARRAY Crew

Charde Goins

Mar 1, 20213 min read

Pioneer for Diversity, Ava DuVernay Launches ARRAY Crew

"Lupita Nyong and Ava DuVernay - 13th" by Peabody Awards is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 A pioneer for diversity in film, Ava DuVernay,...

Dehumanization of People of Color in Disney Movies: How Did We Get Here?

Charde Goins

Feb 24, 20214 min read

Dehumanization of People of Color in Disney Movies: How Did We Get Here?

“In my own little corner in my own little chair. I can be whatever I want to be.” I would sing so loudly in my room, twirling around,...

Life In A Day 2020: A Youtube Original Made During The Pandemic

Charde Goins

Feb 22, 20213 min read

Life In A Day 2020: A Youtube Original Made During The Pandemic

Photo by Edwin Hooper on Unsplash Life in a Day 2020, is a documentary centered around one day: July 25, 2020. Over 324,000 videos were...

Charde Goins

Feb 22, 20212 min read

The Blak Trauma Loop

In an interview for The Root, executive producers Travon Free and Nicholas Maye talk about their new short film. Two Distant Strangers....

Malcolm & Marie: The New Critically-Acclaimed Film on Netflix

Charde Goins

Feb 12, 20214 min read

Malcolm & Marie: The New Critically-Acclaimed Film on Netflix

Zendaya and Director/Writer Sam Levinson have doneit again! On February 5th, 2021, Netflix showcased their newest addition, Malcolm &...

HBO's "Insecure" Carries the Torch for Black Storytelling

Charde Goins

Feb 10, 20213 min read

HBO's "Insecure" Carries the Torch for Black Storytelling

Photograph by Justina Mintz / HBO It can be said that Insecure has picked up the torch for humanizing the stories of women of color....

Charde Goins

Feb 4, 20212 min read

Thank You Issa

Issa Rae celebrates the 10th anniversary of her award-winning web series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. Rae, the actress,...

Golden Globes 2021: Still Rooting for Everybody Black!

Charde Goins

Feb 4, 20213 min read

Golden Globes 2021: Still Rooting for Everybody Black!

LUCA CELADA/HFPA The show must go on! That rings true as everyone in Hollywood woke up in the wee hours of Wednesday to hear the 78th...

Charde Goins

Feb 4, 20211 min read

Golden Globes 2021: Snubbed Projects

We all know that the Golden Globes are one of the most prestigious awards for film and television, and usually, the nominees are the main...