Ring the Alarm: The State of Black Kid Joy and What’s at Stake
A feature on the importance of ‘Black kid joy’ in art.
Black Writers Week
Welcome to Black Writers Week
An introduction to this week’s event series highlighting Black writers, critics, creatives, and pioneers.
Considering John Ford’s ‘Apology Western’ Sergeant Rutledge
A feature analyzing John Ford’s Sergeant Rutledge, and its place in the history of the Western.
The Burden Hollywood Puts on Black Storytellers (And How to Fix It)
A feature encouraging Black voices to express their Blackness.
Look Away, Look Away
A feature about the manner in which Black trauma is addressed in feature films.
Scientist Al Chambles Explains Why Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett’s Contribution to the Moderna Vaccine Matters in the Black Community
A feature about the development of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine by the brilliant Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett.
Meet the Writers of Black Writers Week 2021
The full list of writers who contributed to RogerEbert.com’s inaugural Black Writers Week (June 14-20, 2021).
RogerEbert.com Hosts Inaugural Black Writers Week to Showcase Film and TV Critics, Equity Thought Leaders and Groundbreakers in Diverse Fields
A preview of RogerEbert.com’s inaugural Black Writers Week, running from Monday, June 14th, through Sunday, June 20th, 2021.
Black Writers Week 2021: Table of Contents
The table of contents compiling all articles published during Black Writers Week 2021.
Profiles in Courage: Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett, Ph.D.
A profile of Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett, Ph.D., one of the leading scientists behind the Moderna vaccine.
Profiles in Courage: Julieanna Richardson
A profile of Julieanna Richardson, founder and executive director of The HistoryMakers.
Profiles in Courage: Jeremy Joyce
A profile of Jeremy Joyce, philanthropist who helps to feed the people, and owner of Black People Eats, LLC.
Second City’s New Executive Producer: The Comedy of Jon Carr
An article about Second City’s new executive producer, Jon Carr.
Profiles in Courage: Erica Ford
A profile of social justice activist and peacemaker, Erica Ford, founder of LIFE Camp, Inc.
Profiles in Courage: Kahil El’Zabar
A profile of acclaimed jazz multi-instrumentalist/composer Kahil El’Zabar.
Troy Pryor’s Creative Cypher On Way to Being Black Entertainment Giant
An interview with Troy Pryor, founder of the multi-service entertainment company, Creative Cypher.
