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Being Heard: 2 Black Women, Coffee & Conversations — Episode 11: Our take on beloved Black actress Nia Long who dislikes labeling films ‘Black movies’

A popular Black actress dislikes her films being labeled “Black movies.” Why does Black always seem to have a negative connotation?

Beloved Black actress Nia Long recently decried using the terms “Black Movies” and “BlackFamous,” which she told BuzzFeed “hold us back.” Lya & Dana, co-hosts of Being Heard: 2 Black Women, Coffee & Conversations discuss movies, HBCUs, Black media and why they are unapologetically Black and proud. #2blackpodcast #blackgirlfollowtrain ##blackgirlmagic #blackisbeautiful #tuesdaythoughts #affirmingblackness #blackfamous #blackmovies #blackactresses

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Dana James is an award-winning writer who founded Black Iowa News in 2020 and the Black Iowa Newspaper in 2023. Born and raised in Des Moines, Dana tells stories that center Black Iowans’ lived experiences and amplify their voices. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from Grand View University. She serves as secretary of the Iowa Association of Black Journalists.