Maya Williams

Maya Williams (ey/em, they/them, & she/her) is a writer based in Portland, ME. Maya has contributed to spaces such as The Tempest, Black Youth Project, RaceBaitr, The Gay Gaze, and more.

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Michael Jai White Showcases Latin American Action Heroes and Being of Service in ‘As Good as Dead’

Michael Jai White Showcases Latin American Action Heroes and Being of Service in ‘As Good as Dead’

BGN had the pleasure of talking to Michael Jai White about the action film he…

Highlighting an Underrepresented Profession at the Emmys through ‘Abbott Elementary’

Abbott Elementary, a mockumentary style show that depicts faculty and staff at a predominantly Black…

We Need More Black Villains Like Allison Hargreeves of ‘Umbrella Academy’

**The following article includes light spoilers of Season 3 of Umbrella Academy. When we see…

Navigating Growth, Complexity, and Black Fashion: an Interview with Kristin Dodson of ‘Flatbush Misdemeanors’ 

Co-created by Kevin Iso and Dan Pearlman, Flatbush Misdemeanors is a comedy series centered on…

Review: ‘I’m Charlie Walker’ Is Another Film About a Historical Black Figure to Help Teach White Viewers

I wanted to review this film after watching the trailer. It depicted a Black businessman…

Exploring the Dark Side of ‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’ Through Comedy, Murder Mystery, and Music

Based on the Bob’s Burgers television series, The Bob’s Burgers Movie is currently playing in…

The Importance of Direction in Saul Williams and Anisia Uzeyman’s ‘Neptune Frost’

Saul Williams’ Martyr Loser King comes to life in his and co-director Anisia Uzeyman’s Neptune…

Visual Storytelling and World Building in Dominique Dawson’s Costume Design for ‘DMZ’

It’s nice when BGN gets to talk to folks behind the visual magic of incredible…

Review: Is ‘March’ a Docuseries Critiquing the “Black Excellence” Trope or Glorifying it?

Docuseries March, premiering January 24, 2022, on The CW, explores the lives of members of…

Authenticity and Nuance of Alyah Chanelle Scott’s Whitney in ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’

BGN had the lovely opportunity to speak to Alyah Chanelle Scott, who plays Whitney, one…