Chauncey K. Robinson

Chauncey K. Robinson is an award winning journalist and film critic. Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, she has a strong love for storytelling and history. She believes narrative greatly influences the way we see the world, which is why she's all about dissecting and analyzing stories and culture to help inform and empower the people.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Chauncey K. Robinson

Opinion

No, the economy is not OK, and the affordability crisis goes beyond inflation
November 16, 2023 By Chauncey K. Robinson
Confused when the news says the economy’s getting better? You’re not alone.
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Culture

Five socially-conscious horror films for Halloween and beyond
October 31, 2023 By Chauncey K. Robinson
These movies intertwine the fright with intentional messaging, allowing viewers the chance to not only set their hearts racing but also set their minds thinking.
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Culture

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ weaves beauty and strength throughout a gruesome tale
October 19, 2023 By Chauncey K. Robinson
The plot is centered on a series of Oklahoma murders in the Osage Nation during the 1920s, committed after oil was discovered on tribal land.
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Culture

‘Rustin’ review: A vital spotlight on an overlooked and complex civil rights hero
October 6, 2023 By Chauncey K. Robinson
The openly gay, former Quaker, one-time communist, Black man was no marginal figure to the movement, but one of the key players who helped to organize the historic 1963 March on Washington.
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Culture

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with 5 conscious-raising albums
August 15, 2023 By Chauncey K. Robinson
History was made on Aug. 11, 1973, when Clive Campbell took to the stage at his sister’s back-to-school party in the Bronx.
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Culture

‘Kokomo City’ review: An unfiltered look into the lives of Black trans women sex workers
August 11, 2023 By Chauncey K. Robinson
A raw and unfiltered look into the lives of Black trans women sex workers.
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Culture

‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ powerful exploration of Ugandan democracy and resistance
August 2, 2023 By Chauncey K. Robinson
Museveni has been the president since 1986, but as this new documentary shows, he doesn’t rule without facing resistance.
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Culture

‘Barbie’ review: A sharp comedy that takes aim at the patriarchy and consumerism
July 19, 2023 By Chauncey K. Robinson
Ted Cruz calls the film “Chinese communist propaganda. The propaganda this film takes down is the idea that inequality, oppression, and exploitation benefit anyone but the people at the very top.
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