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When Black Girls See "Wicked," It Hits Differently
The 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz is the foundation for the 2024 prequel film Wicked, which tells the story of the Wicked Witch of The West from a fresh perspective. At its core, Wicked has always been about what it feels like to be different, misunderstood, and judged—touching on themes of otherness, prejudice, and even racism. But for Black girls watching the green-skinned Elphaba face…
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