Melanie McFarland (page 71)

Melanie McFarland is Salon's award-winning senior culture critic. Follow her on Bluesky: @McTelevision

On The Record; The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks; The Rape of Recy Taylor

5 films to watch that proclaim Black Women's Lives Matter too Melanie McFarland

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Black lives, white eyes: what's different this time is we're locked down and can't excuse it away Melanie McFarland

"Avatar: The Last Airbender" remains one of the purest portrayals of fighting fascism on modern TV Melanie McFarland

Spike Lee's

With "Da 5 Bloods" Spike Lee triumphantly reflects with Black experience of the Vietnam War Melanie McFarland

Before John Boyega became "Star Wars" hero Finn, he was far more revolutionary in "Attack the Block" Melanie McFarland

Congress; Kneeling; George Floyd

Take 2: White allies, here's another list of what to do and what not to do, or wear, or watch Melanie McFarland

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HBO's "I May Destroy You" is a fearless and extraordinary work of traumatic art Melanie McFarland

Do the Right Thing

Understand racism by watching these movies and TV shows exploring the Black experience in America Melanie McFarland

John Boyega

John Boyega spoke out against racism, but Hollywood has punished actors for that in the past Melanie McFarland

On TV, protesters are faceless rabble while cops are bestowed with humanity Melanie McFarland

Stressed out African American woman

White allies: Here's a basic list of do's and don'ts to help you with your helplessness Melanie McFarland

Flowers in the Attic

The Lifetime movie turns 30: Escape reality with a marathon of nannies, cheerleaders & kids in peril Melanie McFarland

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"Ramy" Season 2 benefits from the calm, charismatic guidance of Mahershala Ali, as do we all Melanie McFarland

Audra McDonald and Christine Baranski on

In a fitting finale, "The Good Fight" makes the case for nipping Jeffrey Epstein whodunit in the bud Melanie McFarland

HBO Max is here – but not for everyone! Here's how to watch, plus reviews of every original show Melanie McFarland

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