Chauncey K. Robinson
LATEST ARTICLES BY Chauncey K. Robinson
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Culture
‘Madagasikara’: An intense witnessing of capitalist corruption and international poverty
June 15, 2020When thinking of the island country of Madagascar many people, particularly in the United States, are reminded of the Dreamworks kids film of the same name.
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U.S.
‘I can’t breathe!’: Minneapolis erupts in protest after George Floyd murder
May 27, 2020Mass protests continue in Minneapolis and across the country demanding justice.
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Environment
‘Mossville: When Great Trees Fall’ exposes environmental and racial terror of capitalism
May 22, 2020An intimate and gut-wrenching film detailing the assault on a town of Black residents at the hands of a South African power company aided by the legal corruption of the U.S. political system.
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Culture
‘The Lovebirds’ review: A dynamic romantic comedy holding back its full potential
May 21, 2020The world needs more quality movies with people of color characters that spark laughter rather than tears.
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U.S.
Seeking justice for Breonna Taylor: Essential health worker killed by police
May 15, 2020Even sleeping while Black is now a dangerous activity.
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News
Seeking justice during COVID-19: Black man killed while jogging in Georgia
April 30, 2020Family and activists are looking for answers in Ahmaud Arbery’s death but fear the call for justice will fall on deaf ears as COVID-19 limits organizing.
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Culture
Netflix’s ‘Hollywood’: Ambitious love letter to a tainted industry
April 29, 2020At a time when so-called “edgy” storytelling relies so heavily on tragic figures and miserable endings for the sake of “realism,” Hollywood’s attempt to give a little glimmer of joy is a breath of fresh air.
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Labor
“More people will die”: Uber and Lyft drivers demand companies protect workers
April 17, 2020“I transport dozens of passengers every day,” one driver said. “Many are the doctors and nurses dealing with coronavirus cases up close."
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