Societal Issues

Tiafoe and Shelton make history in the first US Open quarterfinal between 2 Black men | CNN

Posted on November 10, 2023 by admin

CNN — No matter who was to win Tuesday’s US Open quarterfinals match between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, history was going to be made: For the first time, two Black men faced off in the match. Shelton came out on top in the milestone match, upsetting world No. 10 Tiafoe 6-2 3-6 7-6(7) 6-2 and booking a semifinal clash with 23-time grand slam winner Novak Djokovic. It also was the first time since 2008…

‘Love Actually’ director feels ‘a bit stupid’ about movie’s lack of diversity | CNN

Posted on December 1, 2022 by admin

CNN — Every year, as the days grow colder and Christmas draws nearer, “Love Actually” quickly becomes a festive favorite on people’s television screens. But nearly 20 years on from the release of the 2003 romantic comedy, the movie has faced scrutiny over its story lines and lack of diversity. “There were things you’d change but thank god society is changing. So my film is bound, in some moments, to feel, you know, out of…