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BuzzFeed curates a weekly round-up of the funniest Black Twitter tweets, highlighting humorous takes on culture and daily life. The piece, written by Michaela Bramwell, embeds several tweets from creators and personalities, notes the platform’s current state, and keeps the focus on the humor and shared moments within Black Twitter.
"American Fiction," directed by Cord Jefferson and starring Jeffrey Wright, is receiving critical acclaim for its audacious blend of comedy and drama. Wright delivers a career-best and Oscar-worthy performance as Thelonious "Monk" Ellison, a frustrated novelist challenging the establishment's exploitation of "Black" entertainment. The film, based on the novel "Erasure" by Percival Everett, tackles timely issues surrounding Black content in the entertainment industry. With strong performances from Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz, Adam Brody, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown, Erika Alexander, and Leslie Uggams, "American Fiction" has the potential to be a contender for awards, including the coveted TIFF Audience Award.