Russell Means Voiced the Most Powerful Scene of Disney’s ‘Pocahontas’

by Jorge Rivas on October 22 2012, 3:22PM

Little did they know that in 1969, Means was part of a group of American Indians that occupied Alcatraz Island to call attention to the nation’s history of injustices against its indigenous peoples.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog

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Jennifer Lopez to Produce Show on Non-Traditional Families

by Jorge Rivas on August 24 2012, 10:59AM

ABC Family said Thursday they’ve ordered a comedy-drama pilot, titled “The Fosters,” about two women raising a “21st century,” multi-ethnic mix of foster and biological kids.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog

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Anaheim and the Disney-Style Rebranding of Deadly Police Violence

by Roberto Lovato on August 3 2012, 9:52AM

After police shot and killed three Latino men in a week, at least one unarmed, local media has embraced the imaginary narrative that “violent” protests are the real problem.

Topics: Anaheim Police, Criminal Justice

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Disney’s Only Black Princess Hawks Watermelon Candy, White Sleeping Beauty Hawks Vanilla

by Jorge Rivas on March 5 2012, 6:14PM

The White Disney princess decorates the vanilla flavored side; the Black character decorates the watermelon flavored side. Stereotype much?

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog

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