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After many false starts and canceled projects, Star Wars is finally ready to return to theaters. Lucasfilm announced three new upcoming standalone movies during the opening of Star Wars Celebration 2023. These new Star Wars movies include a story about the founding of the Jedi, a movie that will serve as the finale to this era of interconnected Disney+ shows, and the return of Daisy Ridley’s Rey. Additionally, in January 2024, LucasFilm also announced a fourth new movie was heading to theaters, The Mandalorian & Grogu, a big-screen adventure starring our favorite Disney+ duo. Finally, the once cancelled Rogue Squadron may rise to join the line-up (but nothing official has been reported.)

Rey looking over her shoulder in The Rise of Skywalker
Lucasfilm

And with that, the galaxy far, far away is finally going back to the big screen. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy revealed James Mangold (LoganIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), Dave Filoni (The MandalorianAhsoka), Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (Ms. Marvel, Saving Face) have all been tapped to direct these new Star Wars movies. Meanwhile, Jon Favreau will take on the Mando movie. Lastly, if what Patty Jenkins says is true, she will direct an upcoming Star Wars movie as well.

While Lucasfilm shared few official details about the films, the little they tell us says a lot. Here’s what we know about these new Star Wars movies so far.

James Mangold’s New Star Wars Movie Tells the Story of the Force

James Mangold’s “will go back to the dawn of the Jedi,” a time set tens of thousands of years earlier than anything we’ve ever seen on screen before. That might mean we’ll meet the figure known as Prime Jedi. That’s the person who founded the Order on Ahch-To sometime around 25,000 years before the events of A New Hope. Fans already know Ahch-To well. They first saw it in The Last Jedi when it served as Luke Skywalker’s hideaway. A release additionally shares, “James Mangold will take audiences deep into the past, telling the tale of the first Jedi to wield the Force and harness it as a liberating power in an era of chaos and oppression.”

Luke Skywalker on Ach-To in The Last Jedi, guarding the sacred Jedi texts. We may see Ach-To in one of three new Star Wars movies.
Lucasfilm

Mangold further noted to Empire that his new Star Wars movie “takes place 25,000 years before Episode IV, and it’s about the discovery of the Force.” He further shares, “I told Kathy [Kennedy, head of Lucasfilm] I wanted to make a kind of Bible movie, a kind of Ten Commandments of Star Wars – kind of a Cecil B DeMille film about the arrival of the Force, and that’s what I’ve been pecking away at between press events. That’s the idea.”

According to The Hollywood Reporter, playwright and screenwriter Beau Willimon will co-write the script with Mangold. In addition to his playwriting career and his Emmy-nominated scripts for House of Cards, Willimon also wrote the prison three-parter in season one of Andor. Writing the best episodes of the best Star Wars show is some real bonafides.

James Mangold’s New Star Wars Movie Connects with Rey’s Next Appearance

Kennedy also recently shared that this movie will help inform the new Star Wars movie featuring the return of Rey. She noted to Total Film, “I think it’s a really nice compliment to what we’re doing with moving into the future with Rey, and then understanding a bit more of where this all came from,” she explains. “Because it will be at the heart of creating the new Jedi Order, so to get a real sense of where that might have began with the dawn of the Jedi could be pretty cool.” 

According to a new official Star Wars eras list revealed by LucasFilm, this movie will most likely take place in the “Dawn of the Jedi” era, but could even take place earlier than that.

Dave Filoni’s Film Will Bring Together Many Current Disney+ Series

The next new Star Wars movie will come from franchise veteran Dave Filoni. His film “will focus on the New Republic and close out the interconnected stories told in The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and other Disney+ series.” That’s huge news for both the television and movie side of Lucasfilm. When we get a release date for Filoni’s film, we’ll know just how many more seasons of The Mandalorian we might see. Clearly, there’s already an end in sight to Din Djarin and Grogu’s story. Although, we suppose they could continue on beyond a culminating movie. A release further shares, “Dave Filoni will orchestrate the escalating war between the Imperial Remnant and the fledgling New Republic.”

Rey Will Return in Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Star Wars Movie

The third and final new Star Wars movie announced will focus on the future. Obaid-Chinoy’s movie will take place after The Rise of Skywalker. It will mark the return of Daisy Ridley as Rey. Set 15 years after the ultimate defeat of the Sith, she will be trying to build a new Jedi Order. Hopefully, that goes a lot better than her mentor Luke Skywalker’s attempts. According to the new list of Star Wars eras, it seems like this movie will take place in the “New Jedi Order” era.

Kathleen Kennedy shared more about the movie with Variety. She noted:

Well, we’re 15 years out from ‘Rise of Skywalker,’ so we’re post-war, post-First Order, and the Jedi are in disarray. There’s a lot of discussion around, ‘Who are the Jedi? What are they doing? What’s the state of the galaxy?’ She’s attempting to rebuild the Jedi Order, based on the books, based on what she promised Luke, so that’s where we’re going.”

Speaking to Empire, Kennedy added, “The First Order has fallen, the Jedi are in chaos – there’s even a question of how many exist anymore – and Rey’s building the New Jedi Order, based on the text that she was given and that Luke imparted on her.” She also offers, “Rey has made a promise to Luke, and that’s really the core of where we’re going and what this story will be. And I think it offers just tremendous opportunity to introduce new characters and start with something fresh, because we culminated with what George [Lucas] was creating, and now we take all of that and move it to the next chapter.” 

A sad and weary Luke Skywlaker in the forefront with Rey sitting behind him out of focus in The Last Jedi
Lucasfilm

On the topic of a possible Luke Skywalker presence in the new Star Wars movie, Kennedy said: “I don’t know if we’ll spend a lot of time in flashbacks or [on] Force ghosts or things like that, but certainly, the spirit of what he represents to her is going to be significant.”

Daisy Ridley further added that she presently doesn’t know “what is what or who is who [in the new movie].” But she also didn’t rule out anyone’s return. When asked about the popular idea of John Boyega’s Finn returning as a Jedi in the new Star Wars movie, Ridley responded, “That is above my pay grade. [Laughs] I would love to see that, but that is not a decision for me.”

Daisy Ridley and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Give Updates on the New Film

Recently, Daisy Ridley herself gave her first comments on her new Star Wars movie. While her sentiments remain vague, she noted to Collider, “I’m very excited. The story is really cool. I’m waiting to read a script because, obviously, I don’t have any other updates. It’s not what I expected, but I’m very excited.” And additionally told The Hollywood Reporter, “I’m genuinely really excited about the next one [Star Wars movie]. I haven’t read anything, but I know the story. It’s really worth telling, worth exploring, and I think people will be excited.”

The actress also offered a bit of a further tease about the film to AlloCiné. She said of the upcoming Rey Star Wars movie, “Once I knew what the story was and everything, I knew that it was something I really wanted to do. I think it’s a really fantastic exploration of the Star Wars world. It’s a really cool way of taking the story on in a bit of a different direction.” In conclusion, as Ridley noted to Variety, the story of this Star Wars movie is “cool as sh*t.”

Meanwhile, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy noted to CNN, “I’m very thrilled about the project because I feel what we’re about to create is something very special… We’re in 2024 now, and it’s about time that we had a woman come forward to shape a story in a galaxy far, far away.”

We couldn’t agree more. But something tells us it won’t be smooth sailing for Rey. The dark side of the Force has a way of always creating shadows over the galaxy far, far away, especially in theaters.

Rey’s Future in the New Star Wars Movie

Star Wars Luke training Rey
Lucasfilm

But will Rey’s upcoming Star Wars movie continue the common franchise trend of introducing new characters that are somehow related to other characters in the world? Daisy Ridley doesn’t really think so. Speaking to Deadline, Ridley noted it seemed unlikely that Rey would have kids in the new Star Wars film. She shared, “I would say she probably doesn’t have children seeing she’s a Jedi.” Of course, we know hypothetically Rey still could have children, like Anakin before her, but it sounds like this won’t be the path of the movie. Ridley additionally added, “I know bits and bobs… I know there’s an introduction of new characters… I don’t know about previous characters.”

Daisy Ridley also notes that Rey will take a different approach to teaching the next generation of Jedi than Luke Skywalker did. Speaking to Den of Geek, she says about Rey’s tactics diverging from Luke’s, “I would say, from what I understand, yes. Short answer.”

A Release Date for Rey’s New Star Wars Movie

There is now a reported filming date in play for Rey’s upcoming Star Wars fim. According to Productionlist.com, which tracks production updates for the Film & Television Industry Alliance, the Rey movie will start shooting on April 7, 2024 in London. Hopefully, that means we will get casting news soon.

Recent rumors speculated that the Rey movie might have been delayed indefinitely due to creative differences between Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and writer Steven Knight. However, according to Gizmodo, Lucasfilm has confirmed the movie is still moving forward without issue. According to the publication, a source at Lucasfilm noted, “Knight continues to write and be a part of the process. In fact, the company is waiting on his latest draft as you read this.”

Jon Favreau Takes Our Favorite Duo to the Big Screen in The Mandalorian & Grogu

Din Djarin holds Grogu while flying away from an exploding ship bathed in orange fire in promo work for The Mandalorian & Grogu
Walt Disney Studios

In addition to joining Dave Filoni’s big group Star Wars movie, the Mandalorian and Grogu will also star in a new Star Wars movie of their own (aptly titled, The Mandalorian & Grogu). Few details are known about it for now, but it will go into production in 2024.

As previously noted, this movie is expected to start shooting in April 2024.

Patty Jenkins Returns to Direct the Once Canceled Star Wars Movie Rogue Squadron

Logo for the next Star Wars film, Rogue Squadron.
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In 2020, Lucasfilm announced Patty Jenkins would direct a new Star Wars movie, Rogue Squadron. But the movie was removed from the company’s lineup in 2022. Now, Jenkins has revealed she’s back to work on the film, and she’ll take on the roles of writer and director. You can see what she had to say in full, here.

Originally published on April 7, 2023.

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April 8, 2024

Four New STAR WARS Movies Announced, Including Daisy Ridley’s Return as Rey

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After many false starts and canceled projects, Star Wars is finally ready to return to theaters. Lucasfilm announced three new upcoming standalone movies during the opening of Star Wars Celebration 2023. These new Star Wars movies include a story about the founding of the Jedi, a movie that will serve as the finale to this era of interconnected Disney+ shows, and the return of Daisy Ridley’s Rey. Additionally, in January 2024, LucasFilm also announced a fourth new movie was heading to theaters, The Mandalorian & Grogu, a big-screen adventure starring our favorite Disney+ duo. Finally, the once cancelled Rogue Squadron may rise to join the line-up (but nothing official has been reported.)

Rey looking over her shoulder in The Rise of Skywalker
Lucasfilm

And with that, the galaxy far, far away is finally going back to the big screen. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy revealed James Mangold (LoganIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), Dave Filoni (The MandalorianAhsoka), Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (Ms. Marvel, Saving Face) have all been tapped to direct these new Star Wars movies. Meanwhile, Jon Favreau will take on the Mando movie. Lastly, if what Patty Jenkins says is true, she will direct an upcoming Star Wars movie as well.

While Lucasfilm shared few official details about the films, the little they tell us says a lot. Here’s what we know about these new Star Wars movies so far.

James Mangold’s New Star Wars Movie Tells the Story of the Force

James Mangold’s “will go back to the dawn of the Jedi,” a time set tens of thousands of years earlier than anything we’ve ever seen on screen before. That might mean we’ll meet the figure known as Prime Jedi. That’s the person who founded the Order on Ahch-To sometime around 25,000 years before the events of A New Hope. Fans already know Ahch-To well. They first saw it in The Last Jedi when it served as Luke Skywalker’s hideaway. A release additionally shares, “James Mangold will take audiences deep into the past, telling the tale of the first Jedi to wield the Force and harness it as a liberating power in an era of chaos and oppression.”

Luke Skywalker on Ach-To in The Last Jedi, guarding the sacred Jedi texts. We may see Ach-To in one of three new Star Wars movies.
Lucasfilm

Mangold further noted to Empire that his new Star Wars movie “takes place 25,000 years before Episode IV, and it’s about the discovery of the Force.” He further shares, “I told Kathy [Kennedy, head of Lucasfilm] I wanted to make a kind of Bible movie, a kind of Ten Commandments of Star Wars – kind of a Cecil B DeMille film about the arrival of the Force, and that’s what I’ve been pecking away at between press events. That’s the idea.”

According to The Hollywood Reporter, playwright and screenwriter Beau Willimon will co-write the script with Mangold. In addition to his playwriting career and his Emmy-nominated scripts for House of Cards, Willimon also wrote the prison three-parter in season one of Andor. Writing the best episodes of the best Star Wars show is some real bonafides.

James Mangold’s New Star Wars Movie Connects with Rey’s Next Appearance

Kennedy also recently shared that this movie will help inform the new Star Wars movie featuring the return of Rey. She noted to Total Film, “I think it’s a really nice compliment to what we’re doing with moving into the future with Rey, and then understanding a bit more of where this all came from,” she explains. “Because it will be at the heart of creating the new Jedi Order, so to get a real sense of where that might have began with the dawn of the Jedi could be pretty cool.” 

According to a new official Star Wars eras list revealed by LucasFilm, this movie will most likely take place in the “Dawn of the Jedi” era, but could even take place earlier than that.

Dave Filoni’s Film Will Bring Together Many Current Disney+ Series

The next new Star Wars movie will come from franchise veteran Dave Filoni. His film “will focus on the New Republic and close out the interconnected stories told in The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and other Disney+ series.” That’s huge news for both the television and movie side of Lucasfilm. When we get a release date for Filoni’s film, we’ll know just how many more seasons of The Mandalorian we might see. Clearly, there’s already an end in sight to Din Djarin and Grogu’s story. Although, we suppose they could continue on beyond a culminating movie. A release further shares, “Dave Filoni will orchestrate the escalating war between the Imperial Remnant and the fledgling New Republic.”

Rey Will Return in Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Star Wars Movie

The third and final new Star Wars movie announced will focus on the future. Obaid-Chinoy’s movie will take place after The Rise of Skywalker. It will mark the return of Daisy Ridley as Rey. Set 15 years after the ultimate defeat of the Sith, she will be trying to build a new Jedi Order. Hopefully, that goes a lot better than her mentor Luke Skywalker’s attempts. According to the new list of Star Wars eras, it seems like this movie will take place in the “New Jedi Order” era.

Kathleen Kennedy shared more about the movie with Variety. She noted:

Well, we’re 15 years out from ‘Rise of Skywalker,’ so we’re post-war, post-First Order, and the Jedi are in disarray. There’s a lot of discussion around, ‘Who are the Jedi? What are they doing? What’s the state of the galaxy?’ She’s attempting to rebuild the Jedi Order, based on the books, based on what she promised Luke, so that’s where we’re going.”

Speaking to Empire, Kennedy added, “The First Order has fallen, the Jedi are in chaos – there’s even a question of how many exist anymore – and Rey’s building the New Jedi Order, based on the text that she was given and that Luke imparted on her.” She also offers, “Rey has made a promise to Luke, and that’s really the core of where we’re going and what this story will be. And I think it offers just tremendous opportunity to introduce new characters and start with something fresh, because we culminated with what George [Lucas] was creating, and now we take all of that and move it to the next chapter.” 

A sad and weary Luke Skywlaker in the forefront with Rey sitting behind him out of focus in The Last Jedi
Lucasfilm

On the topic of a possible Luke Skywalker presence in the new Star Wars movie, Kennedy said: “I don’t know if we’ll spend a lot of time in flashbacks or [on] Force ghosts or things like that, but certainly, the spirit of what he represents to her is going to be significant.”

Daisy Ridley further added that she presently doesn’t know “what is what or who is who [in the new movie].” But she also didn’t rule out anyone’s return. When asked about the popular idea of John Boyega’s Finn returning as a Jedi in the new Star Wars movie, Ridley responded, “That is above my pay grade. [Laughs] I would love to see that, but that is not a decision for me.”

Daisy Ridley and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Give Updates on the New Film

Recently, Daisy Ridley herself gave her first comments on her new Star Wars movie. While her sentiments remain vague, she noted to Collider, “I’m very excited. The story is really cool. I’m waiting to read a script because, obviously, I don’t have any other updates. It’s not what I expected, but I’m very excited.” And additionally told The Hollywood Reporter, “I’m genuinely really excited about the next one [Star Wars movie]. I haven’t read anything, but I know the story. It’s really worth telling, worth exploring, and I think people will be excited.”

The actress also offered a bit of a further tease about the film to AlloCiné. She said of the upcoming Rey Star Wars movie, “Once I knew what the story was and everything, I knew that it was something I really wanted to do. I think it’s a really fantastic exploration of the Star Wars world. It’s a really cool way of taking the story on in a bit of a different direction.” In conclusion, as Ridley noted to Variety, the story of this Star Wars movie is “cool as sh*t.”

Meanwhile, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy noted to CNN, “I’m very thrilled about the project because I feel what we’re about to create is something very special… We’re in 2024 now, and it’s about time that we had a woman come forward to shape a story in a galaxy far, far away.”

We couldn’t agree more. But something tells us it won’t be smooth sailing for Rey. The dark side of the Force has a way of always creating shadows over the galaxy far, far away, especially in theaters.

Rey’s Future in the New Star Wars Movie

Star Wars Luke training Rey
Lucasfilm

But will Rey’s upcoming Star Wars movie continue the common franchise trend of introducing new characters that are somehow related to other characters in the world? Daisy Ridley doesn’t really think so. Speaking to Deadline, Ridley noted it seemed unlikely that Rey would have kids in the new Star Wars film. She shared, “I would say she probably doesn’t have children seeing she’s a Jedi.” Of course, we know hypothetically Rey still could have children, like Anakin before her, but it sounds like this won’t be the path of the movie. Ridley additionally added, “I know bits and bobs… I know there’s an introduction of new characters… I don’t know about previous characters.”

Daisy Ridley also notes that Rey will take a different approach to teaching the next generation of Jedi than Luke Skywalker did. Speaking to Den of Geek, she says about Rey’s tactics diverging from Luke’s, “I would say, from what I understand, yes. Short answer.”

A Release Date for Rey’s New Star Wars Movie

There is now a reported filming date in play for Rey’s upcoming Star Wars fim. According to Productionlist.com, which tracks production updates for the Film & Television Industry Alliance, the Rey movie will start shooting on April 7, 2024 in London. Hopefully, that means we will get casting news soon.

Recent rumors speculated that the Rey movie might have been delayed indefinitely due to creative differences between Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and writer Steven Knight. However, according to Gizmodo, Lucasfilm has confirmed the movie is still moving forward without issue. According to the publication, a source at Lucasfilm noted, “Knight continues to write and be a part of the process. In fact, the company is waiting on his latest draft as you read this.”

Jon Favreau Takes Our Favorite Duo to the Big Screen in The Mandalorian & Grogu

Din Djarin holds Grogu while flying away from an exploding ship bathed in orange fire in promo work for The Mandalorian & Grogu
Walt Disney Studios

In addition to joining Dave Filoni’s big group Star Wars movie, the Mandalorian and Grogu will also star in a new Star Wars movie of their own (aptly titled, The Mandalorian & Grogu). Few details are known about it for now, but it will go into production in 2024.

As previously noted, this movie is expected to start shooting in April 2024.

Patty Jenkins Returns to Direct the Once Canceled Star Wars Movie Rogue Squadron

Logo for the next Star Wars film, Rogue Squadron.
Lucasfilm

In 2020, Lucasfilm announced Patty Jenkins would direct a new Star Wars movie, Rogue Squadron. But the movie was removed from the company’s lineup in 2022. Now, Jenkins has revealed she’s back to work on the film, and she’ll take on the roles of writer and director. You can see what she had to say in full, here.

Originally published on April 7, 2023.

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April 7, 2024

Black Women Are More Likely To Be Medically Misdiagnosed

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An estimated 795,000 patients a year die or are permanently disabled because of misdiagnosis, according to a study published by BMJ Quality & Safety periodical. Women and racial minorities are at least 20 percent more likely than white men to experience a misdiagnosis.

Actress Halle Berry recently opened up about a health scare that helped her learn she was experiencing perimenopause. Berry complained to her doctor of the pain: “I feel like I have razor blades in my vagina.” Her doctor misdiagnosed her symptoms as “the worst case of herpes.” After she and her partner tested negative for the sexually transmitted disease, she realized that the symptoms she was experiencing were symptoms of perimenopause.

Berry said, “My doctor had no knowledge and didn’t prepare me. That’s when I knew, ‘Oh my gosh, I’ve got to use my platform. I have to use all of who I am, and I have to start making a change and a difference for other women.”

Beauty influencer Jessica Pettway recently passed away at the age of 36, after being misdiagnosed with uterine fibroids. Her symptoms began over a year ago, initially experiencing intense bleeding that she said she thought, after talking with other women, was a “normal symptom” for women. Pettway was later hospitalized at least three times due to more pain and heavy bleeding; each time being told she had a fibroid. It was not until eight months later, after a biopsy, that she finally learned of her cervical cancer diagnosis. By then, it was too late.

The truth is that misdiagnosis is a public health issue. A misdiagnosis can change a person’s life, and the life of their family. With Black women, it can allow their condition to further deteriorate, making it more likely to suffer for the rest of their lives — or in the case of Jessica Pettway — lose their lives.

Misdiagnosis is nothing new. Racial and gender disparities are widespread. Black women suffering from heart attacks are more likely than others to be discharged without diagnosis or treatment. When it comes to mental health, Black people with depression are more likely than others to be misdiagnosed with schizophrenia. Black people are also less likely than white people to be diagnosed early with dementia, denying them of the opportunities to receive treatments that could work in the early stages of the disease. Today, Black women are far more likely to die during pregnancy or childbirth than white women are.

There’s something to be said about how a Black woman’s pain is perceived by medical professionals, and can be traced back to the mid-1800s. Black women’s bodies were used as medical test subjects in experiments that would be unconscionable today, practicing painful operations (at a time before anesthesia was in use) on enslaved women in Alabama between 1845 and 1849. In his autobiography, The Story of My Life, physician J. Marion Sims described the agony the women suffered as he cut their genitals again and again in an attempt to perfect a surgical technique to repair vesico-vaginal fistula, which can be an extreme complication of childbirth.

These women wanted to be healed, yet they were just considered property. These women held value only for what they could produce. It seems as though that sentiment holds true today. Our pain is not taken seriously and we’re dismissed.

As early as 2016, medical students and residents were surveyed and held one or more of these false beliefs:

“Black people’s nerve endings are less sensitive than white people’s.” “Black people’s skin is thicker than white people’s.” “Black people’s blood coagulates more quickly than white people’s.”

It’s shocking that 40 percent of first and second-year medical students endorsed these beliefs. These are the individuals we will be entrusting our care and our family’s care to. These are the people that will be (mis) diagnosing Black women’s perimenopause for herpes, and fibroids for cervical cancer. It’s scary to think about.

Even more, false ideas about Black peoples’ experience of pain can lead to disturbing treatment disparities. In the 2016 study, trainees who believed that Black people are not as sensitive to pain as white people were less likely to treat their pain appropriately.

A couple of years ago, I awoke to the worst pain ever in my left shoulder. I could barely move my left arm and needed help to put my shirt on. Ibuprofen wasn’t working, so I went to urgent care. The white woman doctor’s line of questioning made me feel like I had done something wrong; like I didn’t deserve to seek help for my pain. I had to implore to her the level of severe pain I was in and that I needed help. She almost hesitated to prescribe medication, as if I should be able to manage it with over-the-counter medication. It felt dehumanizing and made me feel invisible. It makes you feel less than, and to be honest, after a while, you just get mad.

Ironically, her distrust of me seeking help with pain is a pattern, as I’ve had several Black women friends of mine experience a similar scenario. The simple acknowledgment of pain requires some doctors to turn on their bias, even when there are tangible test results. This causes racial disparities to increase.

As Black women, we are supposed to be strong. But we know all too well where this trope gets us. It makes us feel as though we aren’t allowed to hurt and need to suffer in silence. It doesn’t matter if we have higher wealth, social class or education, they are not protective factors for us. The racial bias persists.

The disproportionate misdiagnoses of Black women tell us that our health doesn’t matter as much as others. Every Black woman I know, including myself, understands that it’s a matter of life and death to take charge of our healthcare and be an advocate for our own well-being. It’s heartbreaking to know that there are doctors who do not care about our pain. A distrust in a system built to protect and save lives shouldn’t be a theme in America, and yet, here we are.


April 7, 2024

Day To Night Essentials Most Likely Already In Your Closet

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Day To Night Essentials Most Likely Already In Your Closet Getty By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated April 5, 2024

As spring approaches and daylight savings comes to an end, going out a bit more will come with only one challenge (we hope), and that is knowing what you need to go from day to night look in a hurry with no fuss. These essentials are what will take you from an hour down to 30 minutes when getting ready for a night out after an already long day of working or errands. Not trends, not basics —essentials. These are staples that you need to keep in your wardrobe to build any outfit regardless of aesthetic preferences or new TikTok fashion “cores.” When transitioning from day to night, the main thing you want to be is comfortable —and also maybe a little sexy, and with these essentials, you definitely will be.

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Black Boots

Calf or thigh highs; the option is totally up to you. But a black boot is a must-have when going from day to night. During the day, a denim skirt and tee can never go wrong, and at night a minidress, whether bodycon or loose, gives you an edgy feel. See: the Hanifa Zoe boot & Margiela Ankle Tabi.

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Boxy White Graphic Tee

This can also be a plain white tee, but we love graphics here. This is perfect for the days when you are in a rush. You can simply just throw on a cute pair of sandals or flats for comfort and still look effortlessly chic. If you want to go the extra mile with a blazer, please do! See: The Stamp Ringer Tee from House of Aama.

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Blue Striped Button Down

There’s a blue button-down in everyone’s closet, and if you don’t have one by now, you can find it just about anywhere in-store, online, or even thrift it. Doesn’t matter if it’s a women’s shirt or your man’s; it’ll always be the perfect amount of flowy. For the day, try a pair of white or blue jeans and sneakers, and for the night, throw on a blazer and heels for a business dinner or casual girl’s night. See: Loewe.

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Little Or Maxi Black Dress

Whether it’s an LBD or a maxi, a black dress has yet to fail anyone who needs a quick change from day to night and maybe even night to day on those crazy weekend rendezvous. For the daytime, you can wear fun, comfy heels and switch them out for something sleeker, like black strappy sandals. See: Tia Adeola Jesus Maxi Dress & Victor Glemaud.

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April 7, 2024

Crunchyroll 2024 Spring Season Preview

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This Thursday I was so hyped to be invited to for an in-person press-only screening to preview Crunchyroll‘s Spring 2024 lineup of new anime titles coming this April. During the screening I, along with others, was shown the first episodes of four anticipated Spring releases, including the thrilling return of the fan-favorite dark, supernatural series Black Butler: Public School Arc, the heartfelt coming-of-age romance A Condition Called Love; the original, new out-of-this-world rom-com Astro Note; and the action-packed sci-fi thrill ride Kaiju No. 8. I thought it would be fun to share my spoiler-y free first impressions and a few words for our readership on what to watch based on what folks are fans of. Enjoy!

The screeners we were so hyped to watch! Thanks CR!

A Condition Called Love

Studio: East Fish Studio

Premiere Date: April 4, 2024, on Crunchyroll

Premise: Hotaru navigates the uncharted waters of love alongside a boy whose devotion knows no bounds. High school freshman Hotaru Hinase has a vibrant life full of family and friendship, but not much luck in romance. That all changes when she makes a warm gesture to her handsome and heartbroken classmate, Hananoi, leading to him asking her out and her becoming flustered. Witness a girl who grapples with the enigma of love and a boy who is heavy-handed with it

First Impressions: SHOJO NATION, WE KEEP WINNING! As a fan of the original manga, hearing the news that an anime adaptation of A Condition Called Love was coming made me so happy. I was really impressed by the handling of a love story between teenagers that flowed into a narrative that touched down on first loves, past traumas and learning to have faith in yourself. This first episode does a wonderful job of introducing who Hotaru and Hananoi but also giving us a glimpse of just who they are: Hotaru is a kind but unsure girl about romance and the need for it. Hananoi is a teen boy who goes all out for romance but needs direction…purpose…or something along those lines. I appreciate this first episode for the small but mighty lesson lovestruck Hananoi learns at the end and also the sweet declaration made. 

Recommended for lovers of: Heartfelt coming-of-age romance, school life, and a love story that operates a bit differently 

My Shojo Bias is showing cause I was asked: what are you most anticipating and then what was your fave?

Astro Note

Studio: Telecom Animation Film

Premiere Date: April 5, 2024, on Crunchyroll

Premise: Takumi, a gifted chef, just landed a new job. He works at the Astro Manor apartment building that offers breakfast, and there he encounters the beautiful landlady, Mira. It’s love at first sight, and he hopes to charm her, but the quirky tenants and bizarre phenomena don’t make it easy. Will their love survive these strange oddities and circumstances?

First Impressions: Okay, mark your anime spring season bingo card, because this just might be the sleeper hit from Crunchyroll airing this month! Astro Note starts off with a very ordinary premise–Takumi arrives for a new job interview as a chef. He’s young, ambitious, and knows his stuff and is sure that they can do the job. He’s introduced to Mira, the beautiful but clueless landlady with big shoes to fill–who can not cook anything edible to save her life. Along the way the audience is introduced to the supporting cast of the series who live in the apartment building, and it is a magic that cannot be replicated. If you’ve also gained a great love of boarding houses/apartment stories–think Runiko Takahashi’s Maison Ikkoku, you’re in good company. If there was anything on this preview, to go in “blind” and watch with little or no looking up in detail–Astro Note is it! Bonus fun fact: This is an original anime production; it is not based on an existing manga series!

Recommended for lovers of: Big romantic comedy vibes, a supernatural twist, and a colorful cast of characters


Kaiju No. 8

Studio: Production I.G

Premiere Date: April 13, 2024, on Crunchyroll

Premise: In a world plagued by creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in The Defense Force. He makes a promise to enlist with his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Soon, life takes them in separate ways. While employed cleaning up after Kaiju battles, Kafka meets Reno Ichikawa. Reno’s determination to join The Defense Force reawakens Kafka’s promise to join Mina and protect humanity.

First Impressions:  I’ve been interested in watching Kaiju No. 8 since first seeing the trailer which led me to go back and reread the beginning of the manga series. Boasting a story about a character getting the chance to revive a dream they previously thought dead, the first episode gave equal playing field to serious and funny moments. I really resonated with the main protagonist Kafka’s desire to be more and do more in a world forever changed–his underdog persona will definitely hit with many other viewers as well. This first episode of Kaiju No. 8 does a fine job in the simple but solid world building of this anime’s version of Japan and the Kaiju monster that attacks it constantly. I think that audiences will start to see the string of the anime series’ narrative of the value of labor, not dismissing those who support us and fully going after what your heart’s desire is. If I could end with a joke that doesn’t feel spoiler-y, if you already watched the trailer: “Eren (Yeager), walked so that Kafka (Hibino) could run”.

NOTE: Kaiju No. 8 fans can rest assured knowing that, for the first time, Crunchyroll will be streaming the series live around the world at the same time alongside the Japanese broadcast on April 13. It will also only be available on Crunchyroll after the live broadcast, but not only that, the anime will be available dubbed on the same day and date too!

Recommended for lovers of: Action-packed dramas, Kaiju and all manner of monsters of course, and lots of great comedic timely moments for laughs


Black Butler: Public School Arc

Studio: CloverWorks

Premiere Date: April 13, 2024, on Crunchyroll

Premise: Amidst Britain’s elite, Weston College defies government oversight. So, when students vanish—including the son of Queen Victoria’s cousin—Her Majesty sends her Watchdog Ciel Phantomhive to investigate. With his loyal demon butler, Sebastian, Ciel must navigate treacherous school politics and infiltrate Weston’s model prefects, the P4, if he is to unravel the mysteries that shroud this institution.

First Impressions: Look, it has been a really, really long time since I last interacted with the Black Butler franchise, period. I do remember reading and watching the misadventures set in a Victorian London, where a 12-year-old orphan named Ciel Phantomhive was doing the most with his, *checks notes* demon butler named Sebastian. I did feel a bit out of my depth sitting for the first episode, and I cannot tell you what I last remember watching of the series. Yet, this first episode of Black Butler: Public School Arc opens to Ciel at a boarding school and the audience is not dropped into a well of exposition, thankfully. Instead, the energy in this first episode flows well with playing up several anime and manga tropes (Ciel running with breakfast in his mouth to rush to class, the auras of intimidating yet colorful classmates on campus, etc) while still being gorgeously animated. Little by little, we learn what Ciel is doing at this boarding school–another undercover mission for the Queen and are reminded of his demon subordinate Sebastian’s powers. By the end of the first episode, I wanted more and felt right back at home with the series, hoping this will be the same experience for others watching too!

Recommended for lovers of: Dark fantasy, supernatural school life, and something more canonical to the manga?



See all of these series and more via Crunchyroll this April, see more premieres coming to CR this month here!

Thanks again to CR for the invite to the event: your West Coast (Los Angeles) folks are killing it!

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