DEFINE Podcast: Conversations on Hollywood & Diversity – Episode 1: White-washing

The Young Folks is proud to present a new podcast that hopes to take part in the ongoing discussions on diversity in the film and television industry. DEFINE: Conversations on Hollywood & Diversity is a monthly podcast hosted by yours truly…

Why ‘Ms. Marvel’ Is Important

I’ve been through a rough six weeks. My grandma, who I loved very much, passed away suddenly. I’m sick, dealing with little infections that like to make me uncomfortable. It’s the end of the year, which means deadlines galore! The…

Read of the Week: ‘Tonight the Streets Are Ours’ by Leila Sales

Tonight the Streets Are Ours by Leila Sales. I’m no stranger to Sales’ work, as in the past I reviewed This Song Will Save Your Life, which had mention of The Cure’s “Elise” so you know I had to have…

Read of the Week: ‘Joyride’ by Anna Banks

A popular guy and a shy girl with a secret become unlikely accomplices for midnight pranking, and are soon in over their heads—with the law and with each other—in this sparkling standalone from NYT-bestselling author Anna Banks. It’s been years…