Posts Tagged ‘White-washing’
Why some folks really dislike Kamala Harris’ ‘Vogue’ cover (photo)
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris made history in November 2020, and then she made the cover of Vogue magazine. But many folks have voiced strong disapproval of the cover choice for Harris — including Harris herself. Harris became the first woman and first female of color to become vice president of the United States after she…
Read MoreWhite actor’s portrayal of Michael Jackson sheds light on whitewashing in film
When images of a White male portraying Michael Jackson were released, it created an uproar. English actor Joseph Fiennes was chosen to play Jackson in a series called “Urban Myths.” The episode was to highlight a road trip that Jackson reportedly took with Marlon Brandon and Elizabeth Taylor following 9/11. Jackson’s family and fans were…
Read More‘Gods of Egypt’ filmmakers apologize for predominately White cast
From the moment the first trailer and previews of the upcoming Alex Proyas-directed film, Gods of Egypt was released, people of color instantly cried foul at the apparent white-washing of history the film appears to do with its mostly White cast. Both Proyas and the film’s studio, Lionsgate, recently issued apologies to the public for the movie’s…
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