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Misrepresentation: Racial Inequities In The Film Industry

By: Cynthia Tucker | Journalist in Residence | catucker@southalabama.edu Hollywood has a strained relationship with history. Filmmakers and screenwriters shun facts about important events and cultural traditions in favor of a slick and comfortable fantasy for white audiences to enjoy. That wouldn’t matter much if movies were merely entertainment, but, unfortunately, most Americans glean their understanding of actual history from popular TV shows and films. … Continue reading Misrepresentation: Racial Inequities In The Film Industry

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Campus administration supports students as lockdown approaches second month

By: Joel Goode | Contributing writer Students and faculty are continuing to adapt to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as USA approaches its second month of lockdown. On Friday, March 13, USA  President Tony Waldrop and Vice President of Academic Affairs David Johnson sent a campus-wide email announcing the decision to suspend in-person meetings and replace them with online coursework. The decision coincided with universities across … Continue reading Campus administration supports students as lockdown approaches second month

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