Day: November 22, 2013

Marshall Davis Jones | “Spelling Father” I’ve already completed my blog post, but I came across this tonight and couldn’t stop myself from sharing.  I feel like it’s so relevant to our class and the themes we’ve been discussing all semester.  Marshall Davis Jones is so talented and truly speaks to the idea of a contemporary narration…Continue Reading “Father”

One contemporary phenomenon that narrates blackness is the portrayal of the character of Kerry Washington plays in the hit television series called Scandal. This show, produced by Shonda Rhimes is unique because the protagonist of the show is a black woman. Not only is the character of Olivia Pope a black woman, she is also…Continue Reading SCANDAL and the portrayal of African American women in the media