The Oscars and the Economics of Worth
Jada Pinkett and Spike Lee called for a boycott of The Academy Awards for reasons best expressed in the #OscarSoWhite Twitter conversation. In short, advocates argue that the Academy Awards … Continue reading
February 28, 2016 · Leave a comment
What Beyonce Teaches Us About Politics in Apolitical Spaces
In response to the controversy surrounding Beyonce and her Superbowl “Formation” performance, I want to share an essay I first published last summer (click here). While I don’t talk about … Continue reading
February 12, 2016 · Leave a comment