P. Djèlí Clark
American speculative fiction writer and historian (pen name of Dexter Gabriel); assistant professor of history at the University of Connecticut; author of A Master of Djinn and Ring Shout.
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Their wordsIt appears that for some, it’s easier to suspend disbelief for fire breathing dragons, planet destroying weapons, or futurist dystopias–than Black people.
↗Who’s Afraid of a Black Helen of Troy?disgruntledharadrim.com 1st of 5 in this piece
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Their wordsOf course, the dust up over Lupita playing Helen of Troy isn’t based on anything remotely serious. Helen of Troy is not a historical figure. She is part of a mythology.
↗Who’s Afraid of a Black Helen of Troy?disgruntledharadrim.com 2nd of 5 in this piece
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The ancient Greek world was diverse, including peoples of various backgrounds and skin colours.
Their wordsThe ancient Greek world, in fact, was quite diverse–with interactions throughout the Mediterranean, bordering three continents, which included peoples of various backgrounds, types, and skin color.
↗Who’s Afraid of a Black Helen of Troy?disgruntledharadrim.com 3rd of 5 in this piece
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Their wordsThe Illiad and the Odyssey are epic stories of fiction, which now exist alongside such works as Shakespeare’s Macbeth or Romeo and Juliet. It doesn’t matter who plays those roles.
↗Who’s Afraid of a Black Helen of Troy?disgruntledharadrim.com 4th of 5 in this piece
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The only requirement for an actress playing Helen of Troy is that she is brilliant at her craft.
Their wordsthe only requirement of any actress playing Helen of Troy is that she is brilliant in her craft and can bring out the character in the role.
↗Who’s Afraid of a Black Helen of Troy?disgruntledharadrim.com 5th of 5 in this piece
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Their wordsSo, I was thrilled to hear that a new Trek was gracing our lives–and this time on TV (where Trek truly belongs), in the form of Starfeet Academy.
↗Starfleet Academy: We Didn’t Deserve Youdisgruntledharadrim.com 1st of 2 in this piece
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Their wordsIt was a wonderful experiment while it lasted. But now it’s over. And honestly, the show was hardly ever given a chance.
↗Starfleet Academy: We Didn’t Deserve Youdisgruntledharadrim.com 2nd of 2 in this piece