Lynnette Nicholas is a regular contributor to the Culture section on RD.com. She is a culture expert and certified film critic covering the latest in Black culture, books, film and television, faith and the intersection of parenting and entertainment. She graduated with a degree in English Literature from the University of Florida, and when she's not writing or traveling, you can find her at an art gallery, theater performance or film screening discussing the impact of media on children and teens.
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