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The Women Who Held Up the Dream
An MLK Day tribute, through a cinematic lens Left: David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma. Right: MLK delivers a speech on October 16, 1965, in New York City, New York. Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Atsushi Nishijima/Paramount Pictures; Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Every January, we recite the words of Martin Luther King Jr., his thunderous sermons, his moral clarity, his unwavering belief that justice could be bent toward love. We replay th
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jan 194 min read
Shaping the Narrative: Pioneers of the BlackFilm Industry and Their Enduring Impact
Ava DuVernay : Ava DuVernay has emerged as a formidable force in contemporary cinema, using her platform to explore themes of social justice, racial inequality, and the power of historical narratives. With critically acclaimed films such as Selma —which re-examines the pivotal Civil Rights march—and the eye-opening documentary 13th , DuVernay has cemented her role as a storyteller with a mission. Her work not only highlights the struggles and triumphs of the Black community
Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Feb 8, 20253 min read
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