The general trend being observed in Hollywood is that for black actors and actresses, critical acclaim is limited to the portrayal of specific roles. Whereas acclaim for their white counterparts comes in roles and characters that lack racial storylines, for black professionals, it seems difficult to escape these labels and roles. But to whom should the blame be ascribed? Some say the actors who continue accepting these roles, others place blame on the consumers, and there are those who say that the executives are to blame for not pushing for minority performers to take roles outside of race issues. All this and more... today on Cafe and Jollof.

Episode 1 Part 1: Slaves, Police Officers, or Maids

Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation exploring black representation in media. The nuances in the Black-American identity have increased the burden upon black actors, actresses, and musicians to properly represent in quotations marks the "black identity". But what is that black identity? Why are black people seen as a homogenized group? And what are the consequences of this world view? Are white people and other non-blacks allowed to share in this identity as well? All this and more...today on Café and Jollof. 

Episode 2 Slaves, Police Officers, or Maids:  Part 2

Cafe Episode 3: Black-Black or African-Black

Café and Jollof is your monthly dose of current events as told from the perspective of two, young, black observers. Music for Episode 1 Part 1 by: Brian Wilson 

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