All articles tagged with #race representation
Idris Elba says the idea of him playing James Bond has never been realistic, suggesting some markets wouldn’t accept a Black actor in the iconic role and urging not to force a woke vibe onto Bond. The piece notes the longstanding rumor, mentions that auditions for a new Bond are underway with Denis Villeneuve rumored to direct the next film, and that Elba remains focused on other action roles.
The Minutes surveys a troubling trend in Power 5 basketball—the firing of four Black head coaches—along with broader questions about representation in coaching roles, while noting that the first two NCAA automatic bids went to Black coaches (Nolan Smith at Tennessee State and Rod Strickland at LIU). The piece then delivers exhaustive conference-by-conference previews and picks for the upcoming tournament week, outlining top players, seeds, dark horses, and Minutes’ selections for each bracket, followed by light features and humor.