For the past five years, the Hidden Colors film series has revolutionized the way the masses view the nuances of African/Black/Melanoid history, culture, and general experience throughout the Diaspora. It has also played a pivotal role in the renaissance of progressive Black ideologies and initiatives. Because of the film series’ highly influential and successful nature, one would be naive to assume that this hasn’t caught the attention of members of the dominant society, namely white supremacists (and suspected white supremacists alike).

FOX  Films has released a movie titled Hidden Figures, which re-visits the real life account of the three brilliant Melanoid female mathematicians who were instrumental in ensuring that NASA astronaut John Glenn’s 1962 voyage into space was successful.

While the premise of the film seems harmless on the surface level, it must be noted that the film’s title–and plot–are eerily reminiscent of the abundantly informative (and inspirational) Hidden Colors film series.

With the 4th installment of the critically acclaimed series on the way, it’s a sure bet that the world will be watching–whether it be because they truly enjoy what the movie will offer, or because they seek to outdo the film for their own nefarious reasons.

B. Clark

In the days leading up to the nationwide premiere of the film, many venues across the country witnessed a heightened presence of law enforcement. Much of the paranoia stems from the dominant society’s perception that the legendary (and revolutionary) hip-hop group’s brutally honest message of Melanoid people being mistreated and killed at the hands of law enforcement would incite an emotional response from Melanoid viewers of the film, thus emboldening them to indulge in possible violent behavior.

However, no such instances occurred, once again dispelling misconstrued notions that Melanoid people behave a certain way. In the following video, CNN host Ashleigh Banfield discusses the box office hit:

Although this strikes as shocking news to the dominant society, this is the standard code of conduct that Melanoid people abide by as we attend films created by Melanoid people, which pales in comparison to the terroristic actions of murderers who are notorious for murdering innocent people in movie theaters on many occasions.

B. Clark