Blacktold: 33 Dynamic Essays from Andscape (HC) (2022)

ESPN's platform, Andscape, publishes content that explores how race and identity impact American culture. This is a collection of the most dynamic articles to have been published on the site. Timely and relevant, BlackTold covers current events such as the BLM movement, the Covid-19 pandemic, race and the NFL, and more.

Here's a sample of some of the articles that will be included:

George Floyd's mother was not there, but he used her as a sacred invocation. With his dying breaths, Floyd called for her as an assurance of memory.
https: //theundefeated.com/features/george-floyds-death-mother-was-not-there-but-he-used-her-as-a-sacred-invocation/

The importance of Chadwick Boseman to African Culture
In many ways, Black Panther helped normalize African heritage and style in popular culture by truly celebrating it.
https: //theundefeated.com/features/the-importance-of-chadwick-boseman-to-african-culture/

Naomi Osaka made sure Black lives mattered at the U.S. Open
She's grown more sophisticated in how she discusses race, and more comfortable with doing so publicly
https: //theundefeated.com/features/naomi-osaka-made-sure-black-lives-mattered-at-the-us-open/

Can a black heroine fix the racist stereotypes infecting 'King Kong'?
In new Broadway production, actress Christiani Pitts steps into the role first made famous by Fay Wray
https: //theundefeated.com/features/can-king-kong-racist-stereotypes-be-fixed-by-black-actress-christiani-pitts-in-fay-wray-role/