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Aaron K Braxton
Writer, Actor, Singer, Director, Teacher, Polymath
Crafting stories that transcend Boundaries, Genres and Expectations
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"Independence from WHO?"
Independence from WHO? 'Cause this ain't our holiday?

Aaron Braxton
1 day ago2 min read
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From Skepticism to Admiration: Mara Brock Akil’s Bold Reimagining of a Judy Blume Classic
FOREVER only on NETFLIX | May 8 Just got back from a screening of FOREVER , Mara Brock Akil’s hour-long reimagining of Judy Blume’s...

Aaron Braxton
May 73 min read
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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To stay relevant, Hollywood must evolve beyond their outdated models and embrace the changing appetites of a more sophisticated audience.

Aaron Braxton
Jun 11, 20247 min read
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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.

Aaron Braxton
Jun 5, 20248 min read
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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.

Aaron Braxton
May 29, 20245 min read
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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.

Aaron Braxton
May 29, 20244 min read
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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...

Aaron Braxton
Sep 18, 20211 min read
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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...

Aaron Braxton
Aug 6, 20212 min read
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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...

Aaron Braxton
Jul 19, 20213 min read
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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...

Aaron Braxton
Apr 16, 20213 min read
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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...

Aaron Braxton
Feb 11, 20212 min read
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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...

Aaron Braxton
Apr 29, 20204 min read
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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...

Aaron Braxton
Jul 31, 201811 min read
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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....

Aaron Braxton
Jun 30, 20184 min read
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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...

Aaron Braxton
May 30, 20182 min read
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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...

Aaron Braxton
May 30, 20183 min read
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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...

Aaron Braxton
May 18, 20183 min read
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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...

Aaron Braxton
May 17, 20182 min read
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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...

Aaron Braxton
May 7, 20184 min read
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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...

Aaron Braxton
Mar 25, 20184 min read
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