representation in media
A Bold Reclamation of Jazz Legacy BOOP! The Musical, now on Broadway, reimagines the iconic Betty Boop as a Black woman, played by Tony-nominated Jasmine Amy Rogers. The character is loosely based on Esther Jones, a Harlem jazz singer whose influence had long gone uncredited. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
Oscar-nominated actress Danielle Brooks is switching gears from prestige film to pixelated fun in the upcoming Minecraft movie. Brooks plays Dawn, a quirky mobile zoo owner, alongside Jack Black and Jason Momoa. While new to gaming, Brooks embraced the physicality and creativity of the role, performing fight scenes and aerial stunts. She sees the film […]
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