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Newsone

Dec 30, 2011 at 1:23 pm

“Pariah” Vs. “Precious”: An Authentic Tale Vs. Poverty Porn

“Pariah” Vs. “Precious”: An Authentic Tale Vs. Poverty Porn

A movie about a Black teenage girl struggling with her identity, who suffers verbal abuse from her mother and struggles to fit in with her peers, is currently getting a strong Oscar buzz. No, the movie is not “Precious 2” it is “Pariah,” the story of a teenage lesbian coming to grips with her identity. Fortunately, “Pariah” differs with “Precious” in several key ways, making this offering a markedly better standout.

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Bernie McCain

Mar 11, 2010 at 1:00 pm

Talent Versus Size In Hollywood

Talent Versus Size In Hollywood

Not even a full week has passed since Gabourey Sidibe attended the 82nd Annual Academy Awards as a best actress nominee and we’re already questioning whether her career is over because of her size.

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