Chauncey K. Robinson

Chauncey K. Robinson is an award winning journalist and film critic. Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, she has a strong love for storytelling and history. She believes narrative greatly influences the way we see the world, which is why she's all about dissecting and analyzing stories and culture to help inform and empower the people.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Chauncey K. Robinson

Culture

Buzzfeed unionizing shows digital media workers still need unions
February 13, 2019 By Chauncey K. Robinson
A bout of recent layoffs and fights for proper compensation by the employees of Buzzfeed has led to workers on the job there voting to unionize, showing that new school media still requires the “old school”...
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U.S.

Water crisis continues in Newark – Is it New Jersey’s Flint?
January 30, 2019 By Chauncey K. Robinson
City officials argue the comparison to Flint is bogus and that they're working on solutions, but residents say their health can't wait.
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Culture

Review: “I Am the Night” scratches surface of bizarre Hollywood true crime
January 28, 2019 By Chauncey K. Robinson
The mystery of the Black Dahlia murder serves as a backdrop for what ends up being a more human interest tale.
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Opinion

In defense of human rights and Angela Davis
January 10, 2019 By Chauncey K. Robinson
International solidarity strengthens movements of the oppressed everywhere. Davis recognizes this, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute should too.
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Culture

Nigerian cinema breaks out to wide audience with Netflix’s “Lionheart”
January 8, 2019 By Chauncey K. Robinson
It’s a slice of life into a woman’s journey for purpose with feel-good elements, and done with cultural flare that American audiences may not be used to seeing.
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Culture

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,’ a refresh of crowded superhero genre
December 14, 2018 By Chauncey K. Robinson
Overall, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is a feel-good time at the movies with heart, and a visually astounding look, that many will enjoy.
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U.S.

Cyntoia Brown, sex trafficking victim, sentenced to 51 years in prison
December 11, 2018 By Chauncey K. Robinson
Research shows that Cyntoia Brown’s case is not unlike many cases of young girls of color lost and vulnerable in a system that is doing little to provide them with protection.
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World

HIV/AIDS epidemic testifies to the problematic presidency of George H.W. Bush
December 5, 2018 By Chauncey K. Robinson
We continue to pay today for what the former president did not do as the AIDS epidemic first began sweeping across the nation.
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