In an article of the same title in the Atlantic, John Hudson asks, “In Middle Earth, Must All Hobbits be White?” Hudson raised this question after the casting director for the film The Hobbit was ...

Despite common misconceptions, melanin-rich skin requires dedicated sun protection just like any other skin tone. While natural melanin does provide some defense against the sun’s harmful rays, this ...

Director Mari Selvaraj, who is basking in the success of 'Bison Kaalamaadan', has responded to questions regarding his casting decisions, particularly about not choosing dark-skinned actors for ...

The Emmy-winning actor is shifting Hollywood norms by intentionally casting dark-skinned Black women as romantic leads to ensure that love stories reflect all shades of Black beauty. Hollywood has a ...