ABOUT Miles Marshall Lewis

ARTICLES:

Why Dating in Paris Isn't Black and White

A black man dating a white woman in Paris has a different meaning than it does in America, writes Ebony's arts and culture editor, Miles Marshall Lewis.

'Roots' for Dinner, 'Django' for Dessert

Ebony arts and culture editor Miles Marshall Lewis compares Alex Haley's family story to Quentin Tarantino's spaghetti Western and explains why they're equally relevant.

Why Zadie Smith Puts Fans Before Critics

The White Teeth author isn't worrying about the mixed reviews of her new book, NW.

Should We Ever Forgive Troubled Artists?

From James Brown to Chris Brown, celebs' sins force fans to either support or reject their heroes.

Erykah Badu's Naked Ambition

The R&B singer goes nude in another NSFW video. Is it more of the same or a brave move?

Paris Noir

An ex-pat connects with an African-American community in the City of Lights.

A French Kiss for Spike

Will the Paris retrospective of Spike Lee's work force the French to deal with their own attitudes on race?