Sentences with phrase «black figures not»

Billy Graham's Luke Cage, Hero for Hire comics provide a springboard into many of the contemporary works by making black figures not as inferior sidekicks to white companions, but heroic protagonists in their own right.

Not exact matches

What isn't in question, however, is that many retailers saw this year's Black Friday figures dip 11 percent from last year's.

While Fandango did not release specific figures for Black Panther «s first day of advance ticket sales, the film's fast start should put it on the path toward a blockbuster box - office debut next month.

The most recent playset for Captain America: Civil War, for example, not only focuses on new characters like Black Panther and Vision, but includes support for Marvel - based figures from years past.

But for some black racial justice activists, organizers, and public figures, the reaction to the students of Stoneman Douglas has also led to another truth: Organizing around Black Lives Matter and the larger Movement for Black Lives, another youth - led movement demanding policy change in the wake of trauma, was not and has not been as readily embrblack racial justice activists, organizers, and public figures, the reaction to the students of Stoneman Douglas has also led to another truth: Organizing around Black Lives Matter and the larger Movement for Black Lives, another youth - led movement demanding policy change in the wake of trauma, was not and has not been as readily embrBlack Lives Matter and the larger Movement for Black Lives, another youth - led movement demanding policy change in the wake of trauma, was not and has not been as readily embrBlack Lives, another youth - led movement demanding policy change in the wake of trauma, was not and has not been as readily embraced.

And also...» Several historically black denominations continued a years - long practice of not submitting fresh figures.»

I exited the church somewhat somber, trying to figure out what the Asian young people had done to piss my dad off so much, wondering if maybe racism was okay for Christians as long as it wasn't against black people.

He charts the devastating consequences of the transformation of this gang and others into high - stakes, often violent corporate enterprises engaged in franchised dealing in crack cocaine — an entrepreneurial «black capitalism» that does not figure in conservative programs for urban renewal yet plays a significant role in the economic life of the inner city.

It's been 4 years... at what point will people quit using him as a black power figure and just get behind him because of his policies (or don't, whatever).

Please don't be watching peoples comments on this site so you can categorise and pigeon - hole us into your groups, that will lead to the cessation of free speech here — not all of us know everything, we are often learning by the process of conversation and don't have lots of black and white answers figured out.

Black Panther was not a guaranteed success, but as reception came back positive and box - office estimates speculated nine - digit figures, people began to assume it would make a lot of money.

The relational essence of turquoise blue vis - a-vis any four - sided plane figure is not unique to turquoise blue, but is the same as that of pea green and jet black.

While figures of black history won't be in the forefront of the news, you can keep learning by reading books.

Black - and - white thinking has been denied to me in many areas of my life — some days, I can't figure out if this is a cross to bear or a mercy to enjoy.

Rymer will grant to a black African not even the «dignity» of a name, much less the nobility of a soldier or the grandeur of a heroic figure.

so, they'd rathe vote for a man who belongs to a denomination that didn't figure out blacks are people too until very recently?

Because that's exactly what happened after I descended that platform and walked into a world inhabited not by the straw figures I'd been taught to defeat and convert, but by flesh - and - blood human beings who didn't stick to the atheist / Muslim / feminist / gay / liberal / poor / skeptic / foreigner script, a world less characterized by black and white certainties than by mile after mile and year after year of thick, impenetrable gray.

But a with BS - NN struggling for ratings, I'm sure they'll say Jesus was a black alien from Sirius, but they won't say jack about other religious figures whose holidays are also happening around this time of the year.

I figured the tomatoes would have to be extremely blackened over a hot grill, but I wasn't sure how to get them dark enough to turn the salsa black without the tomatoes getting all mushy and falling apart on the barbecue.

I picked a very black plantain and figured I had nothing to lose, as I wasn't sure how it would grill, but it was wonderfully sweet and smoky.

I can't get enough Mexican inspired foods so I figured why not combine them into one delicious Skillet Black Bean Taco Zoodles meal?

And finally: Gregg Popovich, discussing why it's important for the NBA to celebrate Black History Month, says that «we live in a racist country that hasn't figured it out yet.»

Larsson had managed to prove an influential figure during the Black Cats» Premier League escape in recent seasons, but even his best efforts were not sufficient this term as the Wearside club ended their 10 - year stay in the English top tier.

Can't figure out how to pay the bills, put food on the table, and stay in the black?

While it's true the governor is not a sympathetic figure these days, kicking him when he's down might not sit well with black voters in the Albany part of Breslin's district.

Mr. Donovan became a controversial figure nationally after a grand jury he impaneled decided not to indict a white NYPD officer involved in the death of black Staten Islander Eric Garner last year — but he proved tonight his support remained strong in his home borough, which is roughly 70 percent white and home to many cops and their families.

He figured if it turned out not to be a black hole, he at least would get something out of the disappointment.

«It's a new window into trying to figure out what's happening in the jets of these black hole systems,» says Tod Strohmayer of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, who was not involved with the studies.

With his bearish frame and thick black beard, Ali Cherchi would be an imposing figure — if he weren't propped up in a hospital bed with an oxygen tube in his nose and an intravenous line plying him with antibiotics.

Figure 3: A schematic view of the fact that an ionized gas outflow (green) driven by the central supermassive black hole does not affect the star formation of its host galaxy.

They will not create artificial colors like hot pink, completely platinum blonde, or jet black (ok, so that isn't a fake color, I just haven't figured out how to do it...) The blonde / light recipes will actually permanently lighten hair since they naturally bleach it but the red and dark hues will leave a temporary tint for a few weeks (depending on how often you wash it).

These pretty periwinkle Kady pants were right next to the black ones in the closet, so I figured why not — let's try them!

Ladies, now is the perfect time to wear that fire - engine red top that you purchased but could not figure out which color (other than black) to pair it with.

To me, this J.Brand Vanity denim series (since material composition can vary widely from style to style) is the perfect pair of black jeans — figure - flattering, slimming, holds in the tummy if you choose the higher waist style, and most importantly does NOT stretch out throughout the day.

I'm not too keen on black and white outfits, because I really like coloured clothes, especially when the sun is out, but perfect kimono indeed, and you have such a slim figure, you don't look preggers at all!

In weeding out the bad (again, for my body type) however, I quickly discovered not only the good, but the great, and in trying to make the best of my figure (it, like most peoples», has its own strengths and weaknesses) have attempted to focus the bulk of my wardrobe on these kinds of pieces, fifteen of which I'm going to share with you here today by way of black and white vintage images depicting each of them.

The empire style didn't flatter my figure well given that the dress is too long so I added a thick black belt to give definition on my waist.

But a deep burgundy sheath dress or even a black figure - hugging (not body - con) dress works well, too!

I'm excited to figure out layering (especially since I'm not tied to wearing only black) and I can't wait to see what color and pattern combos are in store, but there's more to fashion that excites me about fall.

Not that I wouldn't take the black if someone gifted it to me;) But I figured the grey would be universally more versatile!

Black doesn't just look good on leather and in the form of a little dress, it looks even better on you when you step out of your comfort zone on a party season with this kind of figure - flattering outfit that will turn heads for all of the right reasons.

It took me a second to figure it out as with the black underneath I couldn't see but I guess that's the beauty of it!

Casual LBD / / This piece of clothing does not require much explanation: a little black dress is perfect for any figure type and any occasion.

On a whim, I tried putting Estée Lauder Little Black Primer on my lower lashes because the formula is so nice and light I figured it wouldn't be too overpowering.

It's my absolute favorite color combo (gray / black / pink) and I love the pattern, so I figured why not stick with what works?

While I wasn't as thrilled with the all black look, I knew that it was more flattering for my figure and height.

Plus, I feel like black and white ensembles have become my go - to if I can't figure out what to wear.

I already knew that I love black clothes, and white, but something I just figured out is that I love blue, I seriously just realized how much I love mixing those three colors, I like mixing more structured pieces with flowy and organic once to balance things out, and I'm not wearing as much dresses as I used to, I like my heels just as much as I like flat comfy shoes and I think I've fully jumped on the athleisure wagon, I'm amazing at dressing up and down and I really like stripes in my clothes.

It only worked for me because the dress was mostly black - two other really cute patterns didn't cut it on my figure.

Once you've figured that out, it doesn't matter what size you are, nor what you're wearing with them; the same classic pair of black leggings can look fantastic with a tunic, a T - shirt, a crop top or three different knit layers.