Zoe Saldana Facing Criticism For Not Appearing Black Enough For Role of Nina Simone

Zoe Saldana may consider herself a black woman, but many do not.

Heroism, Dominican Complexity & the Importance of Reading as a Writer: Pulitzer Prize Winner Junot Díaz Talks Individuality and Identity [Part I]

By Nicole Akoukou Thompson
Editors at Bomb Magazine published a terrific literary exchange between the stellar Haitian-American author Edwidge Danticat and the Dominican frontrunner for well-written and finely-crafted fiction, Junot Díaz. The introduction to the article made a compelling statement, remarking that if Marvel Comics had gotten their hands on Oscar Wao (the lead from The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao), then he "would have been a hero." A novel idea... in fact, one might imagine the same might occur if Marvel got its hands on Díaz. However, Díaz would undoubtedly disagree.

David Ortiz is the World Series 2013 MVP

By Nicole Akoukou Thompson
Dominican Republic native and Boston Red Sox designated hitter David “Big Papi” Ortiz in gaining attention after leading the Red Sox in their third World Series title with a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 on Oct. 30. The World Series win marks the first victory at Fenway Park since 1918, earning the title in the hometown for the first time in 95 years.
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