It's Official! One Of Our Netflix Faves Is Renewed For Season 3
Didn't get enough of Sam and her edge-snatching social commentary? Need more info on who exactly was in that mysterious underground cave on the campus of predominantly white Winchester University? Or just want to see just a little more of Troy Fairbanks? Fear not! Netflix has confirmed that Dear White People has been renewed for its third season!
Based on the 2014 film of the same name, Dear White People is beyond binge-worthy. The complexity of the characters and the dynamics of the setting surrounding them are on, one hand hard to believe and, on the other, exactly relatable. With "post racial" tensions at an all-time high, watching Sam, Troy, Lionel, Joelle, Coco and the lot navigate their on-campus experience had me reevaluating my own experience at a PWI.
The second volume was released this past May, and many of us quickly binge-watched the entire thing, myself included. And they've received a lot of Emmy buzz, too. Despite the initial backlash for its title alone, Dear White People has forged ahead to become one of the most talked about series for Netflix. Per Broadway World, the groundbreaking first two seasons "utilizes biting irony, self-deprecation and sometimes brutal honesty to hold up a mirror to the issues plaguing society today, all the while leading with laughter."
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Much like her outspoken and unapologetic character, Logan Browning isn't afraid to share her truth. Recently, she shared with the San Diego Entertainer her approach to playing Sam in the series, activism, and the reality of light-skinned privilege.
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While she's played other roles before, like Sasha in the film Bratz: The Movie and Brianna Ortiz in Meet the Browns, Browning, 29, is able to find a balance between playing such an in-your-face character like Samantha White while remaining true to herself. She says:
"With most characters I've played, I find myself pushing back on any similarities because I don't want people to think I'm not playing a character. I find joy in bringing someone to life who's very different from me. But part of why I ended up getting the role of Sam is because I do fall into who she is very easily. Though her perspective on life is different from mine."
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If you've ever wondered whether or not Browning herself gets political, one look at her Twitter feed will prove that she is not against being a true activist herself. She credits the character in allowing her to become more outspoken on social issues of the day. She believes that anyone with such an enormous platform like hers should be more vocal in their opinions because it's simply par for the course.
"It's made me more comfortable in being an activist. I've always been drawn to giving a voice and a face to people who aren't seen or heard. I feel like that's a part of what comes with being an entertainer and being in the public eye. When people say that actors and musicians shouldn't be policy adjacent, I think that perspective is ridiculous. They're put in this position where they are in the public eye and people listen, so it makes sense that these two things go hand in hand. Because people are looking to my character, Sam, for that, they naturally look to me. It would be a huge disappointment to people if they saw that I was not speaking out on certain issues."
One thing that the series does so well is highlight the experiences that Black people of all tones experience. Oftentimes with Hollywood, we are relegated to only seeing the perspective of the fairer-skinned kind, and Browning not only recognizes her own light-skinned privilege, she also wants to give a voice to the experiences of those that do not benefit from the same privilege.
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"I've always felt I understood and was aware of my privilege as a light-skinned person in this world, and in my industry. I was always aware of it, but I've realized that I was still missing the mark until I started to see some of what my fellow actors have said in interviews. I've realized that there's a larger part of their experience than I was understanding. I want to make sure I'm not just being an ally to the black community, but also addressing these more specific issues that are even more nuanced than I've personally experienced."
I personally can't wait to see what creator, executive producer, director, writer and co-showrunner Justin Simien has in store for us in Vol. 3 in 2019. So, if you haven't already, head to Netflix and watch the first two volumes of Dear White People. Just keep an eye out for the Order of the X!
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Michelle Schmitz is a writer and editor based in Washington, DC originally from Ft Lauderdale, FL. A self-described ambivert, you can find her figuring out ways to read more than her monthly limit of The New York Times, attending concerts, and being a badass, multi-tasking supermom. She also runs her own blog MichelleSasha.com. Keep up with her latest moves on IG: @michellesashawrites and Twitter: @michellesashas
ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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How A Stay At Switzerland's Luxurious 7132 Hotel Reminded Me To Live The Life I Deserve
Sometimes, as women—especially as single Black women—we simply need to be reminded that we are deserving of living a life we dream of. Even if that means creating it for ourselves. I recently set out on a weeklong trip to Switzerland, a trip I’ve been wanting to take for years, and near the end of my visit, I had an epiphany.
“DeAnna, this is the life you deserve,” I thought to myself as I took in the gorgeous bathroom in my suite at the famous 7132 Hotel and Thermal Spa. It was one of the most luxurious hotels (and bathrooms) I had ever stayed in—and that’s saying a lot for someone who often travels for work.
To help you better understand why this was such a mental awakening for me, I first need to give a bit of my backstory. I’m in my late thirties. I’m an attorneyand a journalist. I own a home and have traveled the world extensively. Essentially, I’ve done everything in life I set out to do. However, when it comes to dating, I struggle. Not because there is anything wrong with me per se, but because my career and “lifestyle” often create problems in my romantic relationships.
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I’ve been told everything from, ‘I can’t continue to date you because you seem to choose your career over wanting to settle down and have kids’ by a man after only the second date to ‘Maybe if you just sat down somewhere for a while, I’d actually wife you’ by someone who has honestly never proven themselves to be the settle down type. And these are only a handful of the things I’ve been told over the years.
It’s been frustrating, to say the least, and there have even been seasons where I purposely dimmed my light in hopes that my career wouldn’t push away potential suitors. I know what you’re thinking, “Girl, why would you even consider that? If they’re for you, it won’t matter what you do.” Hey, don’t judge me, but also, I one hundred percent agree.
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That’s why this recent moment in Switzerland was right on time. When I first walked into the hotel to check in, I was blown away by the surrounding beauty. It was a five-star property with one of the world’s most famous thermal bathhouses. Yet, it was something about seeing that 90% of the hotel’s guests were couples, that forced me to sit back for a bit of introspection—while soaking in the thermal spa, of course.
As I went through the mental conversation, there was a battle of sorts. On one hand, I knew that being able to partake in experiences like the one I was having at that moment was important to me. I knew that, at times I actually love being able to dabble in the finer things—after all, I’ve worked hard to be able to afford them. On the other hand, and sadly, I knew that sometimes being a single Black woman that publicly showcases her “luxurious” habits can intimidate men and even scare them off from pursuing you under the guise of them feeling like they “can’t do anything for you, because you have everything.”
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So, what is a girl to do?
Do I minimize/hide the life and experiences that I have? Do I play down the hard work I’ve put in to get where I am professionally? Or, do I risk being single in exchange for being able to have said life, without backlash?
Luckily, the joy that I felt while being at this property won. There was something about taking a full day to simply pamper myself at the bathhouse and in my in-room steam shower and soaker tub, indulging in cuisine from a 2-star Michelin restaurant and doing all of this while surrounded by an amazing group of Black women that reminded me—this is certainly the life I was meant to live and that I deserve. Even if it means that right now, I’ll just have to provide it for myself until the right partner comes along. And honestly, I’m okay with that.
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