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by Michael E. Ross onJune 17, 2009
Hawthorne’ revives a rarely visited subgenre of TV hospital drama. And with Jada Pinkett Smith starring and producing, the show may provide a fresh showcase for black talent.
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by Teresa Wiltz onFebruary 5, 2009
Stories about black intellect are now cool—and that’s cool. But true success stories are never sepia-toned. The real Ben Carson story must surely be more fascinating than his biopic portrays.
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