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The ‘In the Heights’ controversy is more than skin deep
Viewers have described the film’s lack of Black leads as proof of Afro-Latine erasure. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures Throughout his...
Charde Goins
4 min read


The Complexion Chronicles: “Destiny”
Photo by Lucas Alves “The best of both worlds”. That’s a compliment that I receive with ease As I bleed red But all they see is my skin...
Charde Goins
2 min read


The Complexion Chronicles: “Nayshawn”
Photo by Mwabonje All jokes aside You harm me The stares are my judge and jury The executioners made a “mistake” Am I cursed? My melanin...
Charde Goins
1 min read


The Complexion Chronicles: “Aja”
4TH FINGERSTUDIOS To the root The drip of the fruit How does the burning cream flow more than the water? The burning and yearning it...
Charde Goins
1 min read
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