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Fading Silver Screen: Will Hollywood Exploit Black Audiences Again for Its Next Bailout?

Aaron Braxton

Jun 117 min read

Fading Silver Screen: Will Hollywood Exploit Black Audiences Again for Its Next Bailout?

To stay relevant, Hollywood must evolve beyond their outdated models and embrace the changing appetites of a more sophisticated audience.

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Hollywood’s Cultural Appropriation: Borrowing Black Experiences, Missing Black Voices

Aaron Braxton

Jun 58 min read

Hollywood’s Cultural Appropriation: Borrowing Black Experiences, Missing Black Voices

Hollywood has a long history of appropriating the stories and achievements of African Americans, often without giving due credit.

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Unlocking the Butterfly Within: A Journey of Transformation for Your Children

Aaron Braxton

May 295 min read

Unlocking the Butterfly Within: A Journey of Transformation for Your Children

Caterpillars turning into butterflies isn't just a nature lesson---it's a story of children discovering their own greatness within.

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Unlocking Potential: How Literacy Boosts Black Boys' Mental Health and Self-Esteem

Aaron Braxton

May 294 min read

Unlocking Potential: How Literacy Boosts Black Boys' Mental Health and Self-Esteem

For Black boys, literacy isn't just about learning to read; it's about finding their voice in a world that often tries to silence it.

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Aaron Braxton

Sep 18, 20211 min read

Gavin Newsom's AHB is Bogus!

Gavin Newsom signs a bill that is supposedly going to create more "Affordable housing." It allows for small apartment complexes to be...

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Aaron Braxton

Aug 6, 20212 min read

Trust Your Instincts

Last year I met with a well-meaning mentor who told me I should focus my attention on writing more plays because that's where I've...

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Aaron Braxton

Jul 19, 20213 min read

Race and Screenwriting

This is commentary to my White writer colleagues who may want to write an African American character into their work, but are confused as...

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Aaron Braxton

Apr 16, 20213 min read

Deprogramming African American Minds

Why is anyone surprised that a 23-year veteran White police officer shot and killed an unarmed Black man in Minnesota? The same state...

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Second Trump Impeachment: Is this America?

Aaron Braxton

Feb 11, 20212 min read

Second Trump Impeachment: Is this America?

What's really interesting about this second historic Impeachment Trial is that many Republicans are; according to news reports, not...

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Aaron Braxton

Apr 29, 20204 min read

The Downsizing of America

Some people are upset that some states are opening up their economies again. I've even seen some post online that are making this a...

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Aaron Braxton

Jul 31, 201811 min read

Is College Worth It?

With the yearly tuition cost of a two-year college at $3,000, a public four-year college or university (in state) $9,000, a public...

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Aaron Braxton

Jun 30, 20184 min read

From Educator to Author, Aaron Braxton Tackles the Literary World on His Own Terms!

For Immediate Release June 29, 2018 (Los Angeles, CA) TALK OF THE TOWN LA/PR announces JESSE and the CATERPILLAR WHO GOT ITS WINGS soars....

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Aaron Braxton

May 30, 20182 min read

ABC and Disney Cancel Roseanne for Good

I loved the Roseanne Show of the 90's, but something in my spirit told me not to support the revamp of her show. I wrestled with my own...

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Aaron Braxton

May 30, 20183 min read

NFL Owners Forbid Players to Protest

The NFL has decided to fine teams who players protest during the National Anthem. What?! I find this to be completely offensive. Even if...

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Aaron Braxton

May 18, 20183 min read

From Actor to Author, Aaron Braxton is Resetting the Bar!

For Immediate Release May 16, 2018 (Los Angeles, CA) A.K.B. Communication announces JESSE and the CATERPILLAR WHO GOT ITS WINGS soars. Do...

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Aaron Braxton

May 17, 20182 min read

Republicans are NOT Brainwashed

Republicans Are NOT Brainwashed. They know exactly who Trump is, but as long as there's pillaging to be had and people to blame for their...

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Aaron Braxton

May 7, 20184 min read

Kanye West; Intelligent or Ignorant?

Why are African Americans, especially young males, making excuses for what Kanye West said? When you derogatorily blurt out, "...slavery...

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Aaron Braxton

Mar 25, 20184 min read

Colion Noir, the NRA and the March For Our Lives Movement

In a post made recently by Colion Noir, host of NRA TV, he states: “You want to save innocent lives? Take the millions of dollars going...

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